Scientists have uncovered new evidence of water molecules in lunar samples retrieved by China's Chang'e-5 mission 🌑—a discovery fueling urgent calls for a permanent moon research base. ‘We need to build sustainable lunar infrastructure for humanity to thrive beyond Earth,’ said Nasr Al-Sahhaf, chair of International Moon Day, during an event in Harbin celebrating lunar exploration.
The findings, revealed at a gathering of global space experts, suggest water could support future missions by providing drinking water, oxygen, and even rocket fuel 💧🚀. ‘Understanding lunar resources is key to unlocking deeper space exploration,’ Al-Sahhaf added, comparing the moon to a ‘cosmic pit stop’ for interstellar ambitions.
China’s Chang'e-5 mission, which brought back the first moon samples in over 40 years, continues to reshape planetary science. With nations racing to establish moon bases, this discovery highlights collaboration as critical—like a sci-fi blockbuster where Earth teams up instead of fights 🌍✨.
