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Stories about: lunar bases

Japanese Spacecraft Finds Uranium on the Moon The Japanese Kaguya spacecraft, launched in 2007, transmitted back readings that confirmed the presence of the rare chemical uranium on the surface of the Moon. For the first time, astronomers and astrophysicists have definitive proof that an energy source for a future lunar base is readily available on the Earth... 30 June 2009 05:38 GMT G.J. Wasserburg on the Issue of Manned Space Exploration Lately, there has been much fuss about the possibility of building a base on the Moon within the next couple of decades. The idea is naturally not new, with plans for such a facility dating back at least 40 years. But, recently, NASA has engaged actively in devising plans and designs for a future base, as well as pos... 1 June 2009 03:26 GMT