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The colonization of the Moon is the proposed establishment of permanent
human communities on the Moon. Science fiction writers and advocates of
space exploration have seen settlement of the Moon as a logical step in the
expansion of humanity beyond the Earth.
Permanent human habitation on a planetary body other than the Earth is one
of science fiction's central themes. As technology has advanced, and
concerns about the future of humanity on Earth have increased, the argument
that space colonization is an achievable and worthwhile goal has gained
momentum.http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=12418 Because of its
proximity to Earth, the Moon has been seen as a prime candidate for the
location of humanity's first permanently occupied extraterrestrial base.
Should attempts at colonization go ahead, economic concerns are likely to
lead to settlements being created near mines and processin
