"Race for 'Infinite Energy': Mapping Moon Sites of US, China, and Russia"

A new space race is underway as Russia, China, and the US compete to explore the moon for valuable resources such as rare earth minerals and Helium-3, a potential energy source. With estimates suggesting the global space industry could be worth $1 trillion annually by 2040, plans for moon mining and establishing bases are in progress. However, the legal ownership of the moon and its resources remains unclear, raising concerns about potential conflicts and instability. NASA, Russia, and China are all planning missions to the moon, with the south pole being a key target for its water reserves and potential mining sites.