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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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What it would take to build a city on the moon
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Welcome to the second space race. You can be forgiven for experiencing déjà vu.

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Technology
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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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  1. MIT Technology Review published: What it would take to build a city on the moon

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Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Technology.

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