Because we now know there is water at the Moon’s poles, from which rocket fuel and life support consumables can be manufactured. Because of this, the Moon can b

Because we now know there is water at the Moon’s poles, from which rocket fuel and life support consumables can be manufactured. Because of this, the Moon can be our first permanent foothold in space and the stepping stone to the rest of the solar system. Why humans? Not just because we aspire spread humanity beyond Earth. Humans also accomplish science objectives much faster than robots. A single human mission can accomplish more science and exploration than a decade-long robotic campaign.