Eli5: Why is Earth’s moon often the top candidate for the attempted establishment of a human colony in space?

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Eli5: Why is Earth’s moon often the top candidate for the attempted establishment of a human colony in space?

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Because it’s small and close, mostly. Being able to reach the moon relatively quickly is an asset given frequent (and expensive) resupply missions that would be needed. The moon’s small size means it would be relatively easy to launch material back off the moon for return journeys.

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