"We are not trying to block the building of lunar bases. However, there are only a handful of promising sites there and some of these are incredibly precious scientifically," said Richard Green, University of Arizona astronomer.
The more development occurs on the Moon, be it for habitats or resources taken back to Earth, the less scientists can use our planet's natural satellite for study.
Naturally, this sort of academic warning flies in the face of humankind's insatiable hunger for profit. That's why a working group headed up by Green is set to meet with the United Nations later this month to discuss the strengthening of space laws that could prohibit a potential lunar gold rush from becoming too much of a frenzy.
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