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The potential for lunar infrastructure development is enormous. The Moon’s regolith can be processed for essential resources without the environmental concerns faced on Earth. There are natural structures such as lava tubes that can serve as habitats, resulting in lower needs for protective building materials to shield against radiation and micrometeorites.
The establishment of electromagnetic launchers could revolutionize transport, hurling materials into space with minimal effort. Solar farms utilizing the Moon’s continuous sunlight can provide energy not only for lunar operations but potentially also for Earth. This could mark a significant step towards reducing humanity’s reliance on polluting fossil fuels.