Can millions of people live on the moon? These scientists say yes — but not for very long

CBC - Oct 24, 2026

Billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are claiming that we can expect big cities with millions of people on the moon, but a new study found that that may not be possible, so don’t start packing just yet.

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