Part of Chang'e 4's mission (使命) is to see how a moon base could be built for humans, including exploring (探索) whether humans could grow food and other plant products there.

嫦娥4号的部分使命就是探测怎样为人类建一个月球基地，包括探索人类是否能在上面种植食物和其他植物。

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That would be of very practical value for a future moon base for astronauts.

这对未来的宇航员月球基地来说将有很高的实用价值。

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But hauling tons of equipment to the moon to make fuel and build a life support system for a moon base, wouldn't that be too expensive?

但是把成吨的设备运到月球去制造燃料，并为月球基地建造一个生命维持系统，那不是太贵了吗？

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Eventually, a moon base could let explorers live on the moon for weeks or months.

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While NASA aim to have a moon base by 2025 other space agencies and companies have expressed an interest in the moon and its potential energy reserves.

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So what's on the menu at Moon Base One?

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