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Lunar economy race accelerates; commercial viability remains uncertain
Multiple actors including NASA, SpaceX, and Blue Origin are advancing lunar missions with Artemis II positioned for launch, signaling intensified competition in space exploration. The article frames this as a commercial opportunity, though the economic model for sustained lunar activity remains unproven and dependent on technology maturation and regulatory frameworks. Key uncertainty: whether lunar operations can achieve profitability at scale or remain government-dependent ventures.