Moon2030

Over the past few years, the Moon has once again become a major destination for space exploration. After several decades of relative indifference, major space agencies—such as NASA and the China National Space Administration (CNSA)—along with new private players, are multiplying plans for lunar missions. Whether it involves returning humans to the lunar surface, building inhabited bases, or exploiting lunar resources, the Moon is now seen as a strategic stepping stone for humanity’s future in space.

This renewed interest can be explained by several factors: technological advances, international competition, scientific knowledge, the ambition to prepare future missions to Mars, and the potential use of lunar resources. As a result, dozens of missions are planned in the coming years, at a pace not seen since the Moon race of the 1960s. However, this new enthusiasm also raises fundamental questions. Although it may appear inert, our natural satellite remains a fragile environment with immense scientific, cultural, and symbolic value. At a time when space is becoming a new arena for human activity, it is essential to set clear limits and adopt responsible practices. These ideas lie at the heart of the Moon2030 project, which encourages students to rethink the space exploration of tomorrow and to refocus priorities around science.