Author: Evie Kendal, Senior Lecturer of Health Promotion, Swinburne University of Technology

By the end of this decade, nations and private companies may well be mining the surface of the Moon. But as space becomes accessible to more nations and corporations, we need to stop and ask ourselves what commercial activities we want to allow, including on the Moon. Now is the time to create the rules and regulations that will protect humanity’s shared future in space and ensure the Moon remains a symbol and inspiration for generations to come. 1. Why mine the Moon? NASA’s multibillion dollar Artemis program isn’t just about sending astronauts back to the Moon. It’s about paving…