Assessing the Practical Hurdles of Building Self-Sustaining Cities on the Moon

The article explores the feasibility of large-scale moon settlements, questioning if available solar energy and water are sufficient for food production, hygiene and temperature control. It references Bezos' plan to shift heavy industry to the lunar surface and Musk's goal of establishing self-growing cities by 2030. The piece highlights the technical and logistical gaps that still need to be bridged before such habitats become viable.