ALT The race to the Moon is more than flags and footprints — it's about permanence. A new phase is taking shape as companies and nations push build a sustained lunar presence. Blue Origin, SpaceX, and China are emerging as the primary players, each bringing different strategies, timelines, and capabilities to the challenge. Ambitions for lunar cities are rising, and momentum is building, but funding realities and execution risks will determine who ultimately leads. Written by Doug Mohney, the new SpaceCom Column article dives into the three-way race for a permanent foothold on the Moon and what it means for the future of the space economy. Read the full article: https://www.spacecomexpo.com/the-spacecom-column/three-way-moon-base-race #SpaceComColumn #MoonRace #SpaceEconomy