A lunar base? It could happen, with global cooperation, says ESA. (Screenshot: ESA)
The European Space Agency makes a compelling case for establishing a cooperative base on the Moon in their new video, “” (embedded below.)
As much as we here in the U.S. like to talk about cooperation, we tend to emphasize NASA’s accomplishments (‘MURICA!) ESA, however, looks at space exploration not as a competition, but instead as an effort that’s necessary for survival and one not defined by man-made borders.
“This new exploration will be achieved not in competition, as in the past, but through peaceful international cooperation.”
Fun fact: The next iteration of includes wing-like solar panels from ESA. (Image: ESA)
It’s a far cry from the space race, isn’t it? Makes sense though. ESA is somewhat like the United Nations of space exploration. Based in Paris, the organization is composed of 20 member states (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK) and some other cooperative nations such as Canada, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia and Slovenia. It’s a small world after all.
Why is Moon exploration important? How would we make a lunar base for humans and robots to live together? Does the Moon have resources to sustain life? See what you can learn. Added bonus: It’s quite sweet to hear the British pronunciation of the word for positively charged subatomic particles.
Should we return to the Moon or continue to ? T. What do you think?
