77. What things can we do when we land on the Moon? Will it be fun? (A K2S Question)

From The Space Library

There are a lot of different things to do on the Moon. There's science to be done, products to be made, and fun to be had. Using the vacuum and raw sunlight we can make amazing new materials. Being able to jump higher and longer means we can make up new dances and sports. Being able to fly (in a large dome or underground cavern) under our own power offers wonderful new possibilities. One way to get a sense of how much fun it is to walk on the Moon is to attend Space Camp, where they have a Moon seat that makes you weigh only one-sixth as much as you do on a scale. You learn exactly why the bunny hop became the preferred mode of locomotion. Parabolic flights like those offered by Zero-G Corporation offer an even more fun way to experience the Moon's level of gravity. The moon is rich in resources and energy. Humans will use the Moon to generate clean safe energy for the Earth. Humans will also mine metals and other materials on the Moon that will be used to reduce the level of mining activities on Earth. This will help to protect the Earth's environment.

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Answer provided by Thomas Matula, Ph.D. & Kenneth J. Murphy

Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer

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