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flag U.S., China, and Russia push lunar colonization; NASA’s Artemis missions lead, but proposed budget cuts threaten Earth science.

flag Nuclear-powered lunar settlements may arise within ten years as the U.S., China, and Russia advance moon colonization efforts, with NASA’s Artemis missions leading the U.S. push. flag Australia is emerging as a key partner through initiatives like Southern Launch’s role in returning drug-manufacturing space pods and developing the "Roo-ver" lunar rover to locate water. flag However, proposed 24% cuts to NASA’s science budget under a potential Trump administration raise concerns about jeopardizing climate monitoring and long-term research. flag Critics warn that prioritizing human exploration over Earth-focused science could undermine space’s benefits for life on Earth. flag Australia’s space innovations—including a 3D-printing robot and plant growth experiments—show promise for terrestrial applications in construction and agriculture, highlighting the need for independent space capabilities that serve both lunar ambitions and planetary well-being.

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