No Cities on the Moon—There Isn't Enough Water, Scientists Say

Future cities on the Moon will run out of water faster than you think. Here's why

The Moon's permanently shadowed craters contain water ice, but estimates of the available supply raise a major question about the future of lunar settlements.

There won’t be any cities on the Moon any time soon, scientists say

Despite recent breakthroughs mapping the lunar surface to analyse the feasibility of building lunar cities, a new study pours cold water on the prospect of permanent colonisation.

No cities on the moon—there isn't enough water, scientists say

The discovery of water in dark craters at the moon's poles has sparked a "moon rush" to establish bases there, followed by villages, cities and heavy industry. How sustainable is this rush?

Don't Get Your Hopes Up for a City on the Moon

Bezos said we should move heavy industry to the Moon. Musk says we'll have sustainable lunar cities. We know there's ancient water ice in craters on the Moon's poles, but there's not enough water to support a city.