Nations are racing to send astronauts to the Moon, extract resources, and build stations, but why the sudden interest? Well, it’s not that sudden…

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Sources:
1. “Lunar timeline: humanity’s explorations of the moon” – Space.com
2. “Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies” (Outer Space Treaty) – United Nations
3. “Your Guide to Water on the Moon” – The Planetary Society
4. “Guess How SpaceX Makes Most of its Money” – Nasdaq
5. “Why do all these countries want to go to the moon right now?” – Popular Science