This is an experiment.
We put these six words: "when will humans colonize the moon" into an AI article generator.
See, what was created in less than ten seconds:
NASA's Artemis mission is set to perform groundwork for further exploration on the moon in late 2024.
Space experts suggest that the US could lead a return to the moon in 5-7 years with a budget of $10 billion.
The lunar colony would likely be established on the outer rim of a pole and eventually grow to a self-sufficient settlement of 100 within a decade.
This lunar base could potentially support research on Mars.
So, to answer your question, humans could start colonizing the moon in the next 5-7 years and establish a self-sufficient settlement within a decade.
... well, we are not arguing with the content of this computer manufactured article.
But here, at Robert Breitbach Consulting, we have a different approach.
One might call us "old school". This makes us proud.
Our work takes time. Our trade is people. Humans.
We leave room for emotions, individuality and identity.