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Further geological study revealed the presence of subsurface deposits of water ice in the polar regions of the Moon. This discovery made it possible to solve the problem of water shortage – the main obstacle to large-scale development of the satellite. Pipelines were laid from the poles to the main lunar settlements.

But the most important achievement was the creation of a magnetosphere around the Moon using orbital generators. Protection from solar and cosmic radiation ensured that people could stay on the surface for long periods of time without damage to their health.

Thus mankind made another step in the exploration of deep space. The Moon became an outpost, a reference point and a springboard for further large-scale exploration and colonisation of Mars and other planets.

The flourishing of lunar settlements caused an acute shortage of labour. This problem was solved with the help of robots. A whole generation of mechanised assistants capable of working in the harsh conditions of open space appeared on the Moon. Robotic construction workers erected buildings, mined minerals, and maintained and repaired infrastructure.

Gradually, however, robots moved from purely mechanical machines to artificial intelligence androids with elements of self-learning. Working alongside humans, they became more 'human', adopting patterns of behaviour. Some scientists expressed concern that the creature could get out of the creator's control.

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