Return to the Moon Series

As private companies begin to explore the moon, and mine its resources, there’s going to be lots of questions about who controls the moon and who is entitled to those resources. Who owns the moon?

It’s been more than 45 years since humans stepped foot on the moon. Now, federal space agencies and the private sector are trying to return, each with their own reasons. But why?

As the Trump administration begins to fine-tune its vision for space exploration, all signs are pointing to a return to the moon.