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Moon Cities Could Face a Surprisingly Serious Water Problem

Water ice could sustain small lunar communities for centuries, but supporting cities may require additional supplies or more efficient water use. Water ice in the Moon's polar craters has given people planning lunar settlements a reason to think beyond short visits.

Moon Cities Could Face a Surprisingly Serious Water Problem

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Water ice could sustain small lunar communities for centuries, but supporting cities may require additional supplies or more efficient water use.

Water ice in the Moon's polar craters has given people planning lunar settlements a reason to think beyond short visits.

With water available locally, residents could grow food, take showers, and use toilets without [...]

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Water ice could sustain small lunar communities for centuries, but supporting cities may require additional supplies or more efficient water use. Water ice in the Moon's polar craters has given people planning lunar settlements a reason to think beyond short visits. With water available locally, residents could grow food, take showers, and use toilets without [...]

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