The International Deep Space Exploration Conference 2026 is taking place in Hefei, Anhui, bringing together space explorers from around the world to imagine humanity’s next steps into deep space. We often talk about going to the Moon. But for Noora Alameri, an astrophysicist from the UAE, there is another wish: to preserve the Moon’s original beauty. To her, exploring the universe is not only about discovering new possibilities, but also about learning to respect and protect the worlds waiting to be explored. The Moon may be far away, but protecting it can start today.