Lunar Resources, a startup based in Houston, is aiming to build the largest telescope in the solar system on the far side of the moon. CEO Elliot Carol plans to construct the FarView radio-telescope array with autonomous robots that will mine resources from the lunar surface to create metal antennas. This innovative project not only seeks to explore the moon but also demonstrates off-planet mining and manufacturing capabilities. Despite the formidable challenges and high costs, Lunar Resources is paving the way for a potential lunar economy and future space exploration. Gerald Sanders of NASA believes that a lunar colony could become a reality, marking a significant step in humanity’s exploration of space.
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