Why the Moon Could Be a Multibillion-Dollar Business | Bloomberg Primer

More than 50 years after humans last stepped foot on the moon, governments and entrepreneurs are racing to commercialize Earth’s closest neighbor. But to return and stay will require the highest levels of innovation in lander technology and lunar construction. On this episode of Bloomberg Primer, we explore what it will take for humans and robots to forge a clear path toward interplanetary life. Bloomberg Primer cuts through the complex jargon to reveal the business behind technologies poised to transform global markets. This six-part, planet-spanning series offers a comprehensive look at the "impossible" industries vying to shape our future. Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqq4LnWs3olWuFFpsiq0cFkGs7WMb6MtA 0:00 - 2:02 Intro 02:02 - 03:13 Artemis II Introduction 03:13 - 5:29 Space Economy Basics 5:29 - 8:10 Landing on the Moon 8:10 - 10:35 Understanding the Moon 10:35 -12:21 Economic Case for Lunar Exploration 12:21 - 15:10 The Moonhouse 15:10 - 20:01 Building on the Moon 20:01 - 21:45 Deep Space Protections and Regulations 21:45 - 23:40 Conclusion 23:40 - 24:00 Credits #Space #Moon #Business -------- Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s biggest topics. Hosted by experts covering stories you haven’t seen and viewpoints you haven’t heard, you’ll discover cinematic, data-led shows that investigate the intersection of business and culture. Exploring every angle of climate change, technology, finance, sports and beyond, Bloomberg Originals is business as you’ve never seen it. Subscribe for business news, but not as you've known it: exclusive interviews, fascinating profiles, data-driven analysis, and the latest in tech innovation from around the world. Visit our partner channel Bloomberg News for global news and insight in an instant.