Europe should bridge the gap between various international lunar efforts

The Moon is rapidly transforming from a scientific frontier into a domain of strategic and commercial interest. An increasing number of nations have expressed interest in the lunar market, and the lunar economy has grown beyond space agencies to commercial space vendors. However, without clear international co-ordination, these efforts risk fragmentation, duplication or even conflict.

This article explores why Europe should focus on shaping multilateral frameworks and strategic partnerships that define the future direction of the lunar market.