When did John Wilkins publish A Discourse Concerning a New Planet?
John Wilkins published A Discourse Concerning a New Planet during the first half of the 17th century. This text imagined human life on another world long before rockets existed.
Questions about Colonization of the Moon
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What year did Russia, China, India, and the United States sign the Outer Space Treaty?
Russia, China, India, and the United States all signed the Outer Space Treaty in 1967. That document defined the Moon and outer space as the province of all mankind.
How much ice does NASA radar estimate exists at the Moon's north pole?
NASA radar found ice deposits at the Moon's north pole in March 2010. Estimates suggest at least 600 million tons of ice exist there.
Which startup announced plans to mine Helium on the Moon for export to Earth in 2024?
An American startup called Interlune announced plans to mine Helium on the Moon for export to Earth in 2024. Their first mission plans to use NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program to arrive on the moon.
Why has the U.S. opposed the 1979 Moon Agreement?
The United States opposed the 1979 Moon Agreement which aimed to restrict exploitation of the Moon and its resources. Subsequently the treaty has been signed and ratified by only 18 nations as of January 2020.