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The Moon vs. Mars: Why the Moon Might Be the Better Bet for Humanity’s Future
In recent debates about humanity's future in space, two celestial bodies are often pitted against each other: the Moon and Mars. While Mars has garnered a significant amount of public interest—boosted by numerous media portrayals and the ambitions of companies like SpaceX—the Moon stands out for several practical reasons that may inform our decisions about where to focus our resources and efforts for colonization.