Phys.org Humans will soon be able to mine on the moon—but should we? Four questions to consider Astrobitica January 2, 2025 (Last updated: January 2, 2025) 1 minute read By the end of this decade, nations and private companies may well be mining the surface of the moon. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: A new mission watches meteoroids hit the far side of the moonNext: Some black holes at the centers of galaxies have a buddy − but detecting these binary pairs isn’t easy Related Stories Phys.org Scientists discover rare ‘super-Jupiter’ planet with 180-day long orbit Astrobitica July 8, 2026 Phys.org Heat-shrinking materials get cleaner production route with lower temperatures and finer particles Astrobitica July 8, 2026 Phys.org Image: Hubble captures star-studded cluster Astrobitica July 8, 2026