MIT Technology Review describes a second space race: a sprint to the lunar surface between America and China, plus other nations and private spaceflight companies. The contenders say they plan permanent bases on the moon.
The article looks at what such a lunar city would require. The idea of a moon base is not new, but this year, it says, the plans look more serious.
Source: technologyreview.com, reported 10-12. https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/10/12/1145760/imagining-building-cities-on-the-moon/