Forget lunar metropolises: Water limits could cap moon's population, scientists say
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{ "epilogue": "Researchers and scientists reported that water limitations would likely cap the moon's population and prevent the establishment of lunar cities. Coverage highlighted that the moon does not have enough water to support a self-growing city of millions for long, with estimates suggesting it would last a hundred years at best." }
Epilogue added 1h ago, after coverage quieted.
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No cities on the Moon Frontiers · 6d ago
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