Sustainable lunar exploration

Sustainable lunar exploration refers to ongoing missions to the Moon that prioritize long-term presence and resource management. Instead of short visits, this approach aims to establish permanent bases where astronauts can live and work. It focuses on using local resources, like ice for water and regolith for building materials, which reduces the need to transport everything from Earth. This sustainable framework not only supports scientific research and potential future colonization but also serves as a model for exploring Mars and beyond while minimizing impacts on the lunar environment.