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Water limits could cap moon's population, scientists say
Scientists say the Moon's long-term human population may be capped by how much water is available there. Water is scarce on the lunar surface and would be needed both for life support and to produce fuel and oxygen, so limited local supplies could set a ceiling on how many people a permanent Moon base could sustain. The claim is drawing attention amid renewed plans for lunar habitation.
Why now: Ongoing space agency plans for permanent Moon bases have made debate about lunar resource limits timely.
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- Water limits could cap moon's population, scientists say · Central Oregon Daily
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