For the first time, a location beyond Earth has been listed as vulnerable by the World Monuments Fund, an international nonprofit that every two years highlights 25 heritage sites at risk.

The organization said that more than 90 important sites on the moon could risk destruction if space tourism is left unregulated.

Specialists fear planned commercial flights could compromise lunar heritage, including Neil Armstrong’s bootprints.

The moon has been placed on a list of threatened heritage sites. This is the first time a site in outer space has been put on the list by the World Monument Fund. The move is aimed at protecting the first lunar landing location.

The Moon has been listed as a vulnerable site- the first time a location beyond Earth has been categorised as such. The World Monument Fund, an international nonprofit, highlights 25 sites at risk every two years.

For the first time, the World Monuments Fund (WMF) has included the moon in its 2025 list of 25 at-risk cultural heritage sites. Also joining that list this year are Gaza, the Swahili Coast, and the Turkish city of Antakya.