Moon Express's mission involves plans to land a suitcase-sized package of scientific equipment on the moon for ongoing exploration and commercial development.

月球捷运公司的任务包括计划将一个手提箱大小的科学设备包降落在月球上，用于持续的探索和商业开发。

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There, on an arid patch of land surrounded by ancient mesas, was my destination: Spaceport America, the world’s first complex built solely for commercial space exploration.

这个环抱于远古台地之间的荒岛就是我本次的目的地：美国航天港，全球首个为商业空间探索而建的综合设施。

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Most dry land has been picked over, and better technology allows exploration in ever deeper waters.

许多干旱的土地被重新开发，新的科技也可以使人们到更深的水域去探索。

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Furthermore, Adamo says that sustained high prices for crude will make land-based exploration economically viable again, increasing the prospects for Dawson's growth.

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