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Water limits could cap moon's population, scientists say
Scientists say the amount of water available on the Moon could place a hard limit on how many people could live there long term. Lunar water, found as ice in permanently shadowed craters, is scarce and would be needed for drinking, oxygen production and fuel, meaning any sustained lunar settlement would face a strict population ceiling determined by accessible resources.
Why now: New attention on lunar settlement plans has revived debate over whether limited water resources could restrict future moon colonies.
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- Water limits could cap moon's population, scientists say · Central Oregon Daily
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