Dr. Martin Elvis highlights the risks posed by private space endeavors on vital astronomical sites on the Moon. The far side of the Moon offers unique opportunities for research, particularly for studying the universe's early days and potential extraterrestrial life. However, with no international regulatory framework to protect these areas, human activity could irreparably damage their scientific value. As plans for commercial missions increase, there’s concern that this 'free for all' attitude will hinder future exploration and understanding of our universe, necessitating a balance between research and commercial interests.
But there are no international rules in place to protect these special sites, he said, and the current 'free for all' could wreck future research opportunities.
So we've got this balancing act and at the moment, there is no balance because there's no protection for science at all on the moon.
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