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What it would take to build a city on the moon
MIT Technology ReviewMonday, October 12, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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Welcome to the second space race. You can be forgiven for experiencing déjà vu.
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- Category
- Technology
- Market relevance
- Moderate
- Why it matters
- Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow. Welcome to the second space race. You can be forgiven for experiencing déjà vu. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Technology.
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Welcome to the second space race. You can be forgiven for experiencing déjà vu.
Why it matters
Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.
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MIT Technology Review published: What it would take to build a city on the moon
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Technology.
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