The Lunar South Pole: A Global Race for Humanity's Future

Interest in visiting the moon is surging once again, with spacefaring nations focusing on the lunar south pole due to the potential abundance of frozen water that could be used for life support and rocket fuel. India recently became the first nation to touch down near the lunar south pole, while Russia's attempt ended in a crash. China and NASA also have plans to send missions to the lunar south pole in the coming years. The goal for many nations is not just to visit, but to establish a permanent presence on the moon, using local resources for life support and manufacturing. This pursuit will also serve as a stepping stone for future missions to Mars.