TOKYO -- The structures may not be made of brick and mortar, or even green cheese, but Japan has plans to build on the moon, tapping existing technologies for remotely operating construction machinery and joining the international race to explore resources on the lunar surface.
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A room with a lunar view: Japan eyes remote construction on the moon
Private-sector companies handling R&D with public funding soon to be chosen
High-speed communication will be needed to operate the lunar machinery. © Reuters
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