It’s International Moon Day. Here’s why the moon is at the center of a new space race

Saturday is “International Moon Day,” which the United Nations designated in 2021 as a day to be observed every July 20 as part of a resolution on international cooperation and the “peaceful uses of outer space.”

“International Moon Day marks the anniversary of the first landing by humans on the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 lunar mission. The celebrations will also consider the achievements of all States in the exploration of the Moon and raise public awareness of sustainable Moon exploration...