DARPA Selects Northrop Grumman to Develop Lunar Railroad Network

The project aims to foster a sustainable lunar economy and establish a permanent human colony on the Moon.

DARPA's LunA-10 initiative focuses on developing infrastructure for a permanent human presence on the Moon, with Northrop Grumman tasked to create a lunar railroad concept.
The lunar railroad is envisioned to transport humans, supplies, and resources across the Moon, supporting commercial ventures and a space economy.
Northrop Grumman will explore the feasibility, costs, and technological risks of constructing and operating the lunar railroad network.
The initiative aligns with DARPA's broader goals to leverage the Moon for economic and defense objectives, amidst growing international interest in lunar colonization.
Concerns arise over the potential 'unintended consequences' of lunar colonization, drawing parallels to historical impacts of infrastructure expansion on Earth.