Why has the X PRIZE Foundation focused on lunar exploration?
We are dedicated to starting “Moon 2.0″—a new era of lunar exploration that will be more participatory and more sustainable than humanity’s first Moon race. Scientists and explorers around the world have helped us realize that the Moon is a vast, largely untapped resource that allows us to study our fragile Earth and to learn enormous amounts about the formation of our solar system. Additionally, we know that inexpensive, regular access to the Moon is a critical stepping stone for further exploration. In the very near term, the missions driving Moon 2.0—including those mounted by Google Lunar X PRIZE teams—will return data that will help us gain a deeper understanding of our solar system, galaxy, and universe. In the future, follow on missions building on those initial successes and led by both government space agencies and private companies will take concepts such as lunar bases, propellant depots, solar power satellites, and more from the realm of science fiction to the realm of scie
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