Could a Moon landing unite the world? The biggest space missions of 2025 raise hopes for a new age in which the world works together in the name of science. And by 2030, one astronaut could make one giant leap for womankind.
2030 forecast: woman walks on Moon
Long-awaited visit: The last man walked on the Moon on 14 December 1972. At the time, few believed that more than 50 years would pass before the next human stepped foot on the lunar surface. Glossary
Space - In the wild, dolphins can swim up to 80 miles a day. Even in the largest aquariums, they do not have the opportunity to move with nearly as much freedom.
Nasa - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, responsible for the US space programme.
Moon - The object, similar to a planet, that travels around the Earth. It can be seen best at night.
SpaceX - Founded in 2002 by South African entrepreneur Elon Musk, SpaceX's mission is to reduce the cost of space transportation to make possible the colonisation of Mars.
Asteroid - A small body in space, made of metal and rock material. Asteroids usually orbit the sun, but if knocked off course they can be drawn into Earth’s gravity and fall towards it.
Awe - Amazement and a feeling of wonder.