Will humans land on the moon again in the next 10 years? If given the chance, would you settle on the moon?

We have talked about the topic of human immigration to outer space for many times, and most of them focus on the possibility of immigration to Mars, Enceladus, Europa, etc. But there is actually an alternative that has not been mentioned, and that is the moon.

Some friends may say that all conditions on the moon are not suitable for human immigration, and it is not a feasible alternative at all.

Although the moon is very close to the earth, traveling between the earth and the moon requires far less fuel and less time than other planets. Standing on the moon and looking at the earth can relieve the pain of homesickness. But the reality is that the conditions on the moon are not suitable for human settlement.

For example, there is almost no gravity on the moon. This does not mean that walking and living on the moon will cause a lot of troubles due to weightlessness, nor does it mean that people living in such an almost weightless environment for a long time will suffer from health risks such as muscle atrophy and displacement of the five internal organs. The most important issue is It's that there isn't enough gravity on the moon to lock in the atmosphere.

Knowing whether there is an atmosphere is an extremely important indicator for whether a planet can produce life. The atmosphere blocks intense cosmic radiation while also locking in air, moisture and temperature, all necessary for life.

Of course, in addition to these, there will be other difficulties in living on the moon. For example, only the South Pole on the moon is suitable for building a base, because it is the only place with the longest lighting time and ice sheets that we can use.

We will rely entirely on robots to build the base, and we can directly use the soil of the moon. As for oxygen, food and ecosystems, relevant functional areas need to be artificially constructed within the base. Of course, some resources can also rely on the supply of the earth.

These are nothing. The most troublesome thing is the moon dust on the moon. This magnetic substance is ubiquitous and can damage spacesuits, spacecrafts, and even cause allergies or discomfort when it gets on the skin. If accidentally inhaled into the body, it will be a big trouble.

It can be seen that settling on the moon is not a good choice, but this does not affect our colonization of this planet. In fact, humans have set foot on the moon as early as 1969, and they will land on the moon again in the next 10 years. This time will be very different from the last time. It is not just a small step for mankind, and it is not just a pure step. It is as simple as exploring the universe or expanding territory, but the moon must be developed as an exploitable resource.

As for the development of lunar resources, it may be the official initiative of a certain country, or it may be a commercial company (such as Musk's Space X or Bezos' Blue Origin) that bears the brunt. It depends on who is faster.

In addition to being rich in gold, silver, titanium and other metal resources, the moon is also rich in helium-3, which is extremely rare on the earth because the moon has no atmosphere. , radiation in the universe, mainly solar radiation, can successfully reach the surface of the moon, causing the moon to produce a large amount of helium-3 over billions of years.

Some friends may not know that helium-3 is a powerful energy. Every 100 kilograms of helium-3 can continuously power a town with a population of about 1.5 million for one year. The price of 1 ounce (28 grams) is about US$40,000. Now you know why so many countries and companies are so enthusiastic about landing on the moon and establishing bases on the moon!

Of course, no matter who is the first to establish a base on the moon, the final decision to obtain the mining rights of the moon will probably require countries around the world to sit together to discuss and decide, otherwise it is difficult to imagine what the consequences will be. Of course, there are always more solutions than difficulties. I believe that all countries in the world can always come up with rules of the game that can be universally accepted by all countries.

I believe that at this point, you will find that "settling" on the moon is not a wise choice, but going to the moon to "dig for gold" is very attractive.

In fact, in addition to this, using the moon as a transfer station for humans to colonize other planets is also a good choice. This day may be realized in the near future!