What is the purpose of the global exploration strategy?
The Global Exploration Strategy, which includes input from more than 1,000 individuals representing 14 of the world’s space agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations and commercial interests, was intended to address two overarching issues: “Why we are returning to the moon,” and “What we are planning to do when we get there?” Participation by other nations, as well as commercial interests, is an important aspect of implementing the Vision for Space Exploration. The process of developing a global strategy created an opportunity to explore in greater depth the reasons other countries might have for going to the moon, potential activities associated with lunar exploration, and to understand commercial interest in the overall Vision. The global exploration strategy is the result of a lengthy dialogue among potential stakeholders.
