No cities on the moon—there isn't enough water, scientists say

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1. Mon, 14 September 2026

   5 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories04:00first to report
     No cities on the moon—there isn't enough water, scientists say

     No cities on the moon—there isn't enough water, scientists say Phys.org Forget lunar metropolises: Water limits could cap moon's population, scientists say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos No cities on the Moon — there isn’t enough water, scientists say Frontiers What will life look like on the Moon? The Spectator Moon has water for future cities, but it could get a bit grubby The Times

   • Google News - Top Stories08:14
     Forget lunar metropolises: Water limits could cap moon's population, scientists say - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

     Forget lunar metropolises: Water limits could cap moon's population, scientists say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos No cities on the moon—there isn't enough water, scientists say Phys.org No cities on the Moon — there isn’t enough water, scientists say Frontiers What will life look like on the Moon? The Spectator Moon has water for future cities, but it could get a bit grubby The Times

   • Google News - Top Stories15:00
     No cities on the moon — there isn't enough water, scientists say (op-ed) - space.com

     No cities on the moon — there isn't enough water, scientists say (op-ed) space.com Forget lunar metropolises: Water limits could cap moon's population, scientists say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos The Moon Doesn’t Have Enough Water For Musk’s ‘Self-Growing’ City Of Millions, Researchers Say Forbes No cities on the moon—there isn't enough water, scientists say Phys.org A City On The Moon Would Last 100 Years At Best In Most Generous Scenario Of Water Availability IFLScience

   • Index.hr (Croatia)15:27
     Zašto na Mjesecu neće tako skoro biti gradova? Znanstvenici otkrili glavnu prepreku

     NOVA studija otkriva da su ograničene zalihe vodenog leda, a ne energija ili tehnologija, glavna prepreka za izgradnju velikih gradova na Mjesecu. Održivost je moguća samo za manja naselja.

   • universetoday.com19:57
     Don't Get Your Hopes Up for a City on the Moon

     Bezos said we should move heavy industry to the Moon. Musk says we'll have sustainable lunar cities. We know there's ancient water ice in craters on the Moon's poles, but there's not enough water to support a city.

2. Tue, 15 September 2026

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   • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)13:49
     Woda na Księżycu. Jej zasoby mogą się szybko skończyć

     Obecność lodu na biegunach Księżyca rozbudziła wizje budowy baz i miast. Jednak wyliczenia pokazują twarde ograniczenia: bez bardzo wydajnego recyklingu wody nawet niewielka księżycowa metropolia może przetrwać tylko około dekady.

   • Google News - Top Stories14:15
     Musk Wants a Self-Growing Moon City in 10 Years. Here’s When the Water Runs Out

     Musk Wants a Self-Growing Moon City in 10 Years. Here’s When the Water Runs Out Gizmodo No cities on the moon — there isn't enough water, scientists say (op-ed) Space Forget lunar metropolises: Water limits could cap moon's population, scientists say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos The Moon Doesn’t Have Enough Water For Musk’s ‘Self-Growing’ City Of Millions, Researchers Say Forbes Don't Get Your Hopes Up for a City on the Moon Universe Today

3. Wed, 16 September 2026

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   • Times of India01:35
     Musk wants a ‘self-growing city’ on the Moon: Does the Moon have enough water?

     According to new research, water scarcity emerges as a pressing issue for potential lunar cities. Efficient recycling processes may not suffice, as one million inhabitants might drain resources in just a century. Alarmingly, revised estimates suggest this could happen in only ten years. While smaller lunar communities may persist longer, further investigation is indispensable before committing to extensive colonization initiatives.

4. Thu, 17 September 2026

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   • tportal (Croatia)06:00
     Snovi o gradovima na Mjesecu sudarili se sa stvarnošću: Znanstvenici otkrili glavni problem

     Nedavno objavljeno istraživanje pod imenom 'Na Mjesecu ne postoje gradovi' uračunava ekstremnu logistiku potrebnu za dugoročnu održivost ljudske populacije na Zemljinom prirodnom satelitu i prema trenutnim saznanjima - grad od milijun stanovnika ne bi mogao preživjeti više od 100 godina

   • 10news.com16:36
     Cities won’t survive on the moon as there isn’t enough water, scientists say

     If, like Elon Musk, you have been dreaming of a future in which large populations of humans can live on the moon, you’re likely to be disappointed.