You might want to start planning ahead for your future vacation – in 20 years, you could be taking a holiday on the moon.

Head of the European Space Agency, Johann-Dietrich Woerner has revealed ideas for an international ‘Moon Village’ that combines the capabilities of space-faring nations around the world.

This settlement - which could be available by 2030 - would be built using natural resources from the lunar surface to create a permanent base for the purpose of science, business, and even tourism.

Head of the European Space Agency, Johann-Dietrich Woerner has revealed ideas for an international ‘Moon Village’ that combines the capabilities of space-faring nations around the world. This settlement would be built using natural resources from the lunar surface to create a permanent base for science, business, and tourism

Woerner describes the proposed Moon Village in a recent video released by the Esa.

Roughly 50 years after humans first walked on the moon, Woerner says the next step is to establish a permanent base that can be used similarly to the International Space Station.

The expert recommends settlement at the poles or in areas of constant daylight on the far side of the moon.

At the South Pole, in a region of continuous darkness, humans could access water to produce hydrogen and oxygen.

And in the shadow of the moon, he explains, settlers would be protected from incoming cosmic and solar radiation.

These locations would also reduce risks of micrometeorites, and extreme temperatures.

This would be a suitable location to build a radio telescope with the moon’s natural resources, in lieu of bringing materials from Earth.

The Moon Village idea aims to be a versatile facility that opens the door for deeper space exploration, while also acting as a hub for business or mining.

And, the expert says it could be used recreationally for tourists.