Am I the key to unlocking the secrets of the moon in the collaboration between Japan and India? Let’s consider the next steps

On the front line of lunar exploration, Japan and India have joined forces. Could this partnership change the future? Is a new image of the moon emerging? Let’s discuss if it needs to respond in our lives.

1. Today’s News

Source:
Japanese delegation visits ISRO to review Chandrayaan-5/LuPEX mission

Summary:

• The Chandrayaan-5/LuPEX mission strengthens the exploration of the permanently shadowed regions at the south pole of the moon and seeks lunar water resources.
• The Japanese delegation visited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to review the mission’s progress.
• This mission aims to improve the understanding of lunar volatile elements.

2. Core Thoughts

Exploration of lunar resources is a platform for international competition and cooperation aimed at discovering and utilizing new resources in outer space. In the context of growing demands for depleting resources on Earth, lunar water resources could be the key to future space development and environmental sustainability on Earth. This exploration may serve as a catalyst for rethinking how we use energy resources in our daily lives.

3. What will the future look like?

Forecast 1 (Neutral): Futures where lunar exploration becomes routine

For lunar exploration to become routine, and for lunar surface exploration to be commonplace, access to space will need to be easier. This will lead to space science being a more critical subject in school education, with children dreaming of becoming astronauts or astronomers in the future. Our values will expand beyond national borders to have a global perspective, and life on Earth may be impacted as well.

Forecast 2 (Optimistic): Futures where lunar resources expand significantly

If lunar water resources were accepted as a new energy source, the global energy crisis could be significantly alleviated. This could lead to greater use of environmentally friendly energy, quickly enabling the achievement of sustainable societies. Our values will also have a greater awareness of the importance of environmental conservation.

Forecast 3 (Pessimistic): Futures where space development is undermined

If lunar exploration fails or international cooperation falters, the enthusiasm for space development may wane. This may result in reduced investment in space science, and there is a significant likelihood of missing opportunities for technological innovation in the future. Our values may need to revert to our aspirations for space becoming more commonplace.

4. Actions to Take

Directional Tips

• Integrate space topics into your daily life and expand your interests.
• Be interested in choosing sustainable energy and contributing to the world of the future.

Small Practical Tips

• Watch educational articles related to space to enhance your knowledge.
• Choose eco-friendly products to contribute to a sustainable community.

5. What would you do?

• In the future where lunar exploration continues, what do you think about the technology or lifestyle?
• If lunar resources will solve the energy crisis, what kind of community do you want to build?
• In the future where space development has stagnated, what should we learn and change?

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