NASA’s permanent Moon base plans start with three missions this year
NASA has announced plans for three upcoming lunar missions as part of its efforts to establish a permanent Moon base. These missions are intended to support a crewed landing scheduled for 2028. The first mission is set to launch in fall 2026, with additional missions planned for later this year.
- ▪NASA's first three Moon Base missions will begin preparations for a crewed landing in 2028.
- ▪Moon Base I will use Blue Origin's lander to deliver payloads to the Moon's surface.
- ▪Moon Base II will transport over 1,100 pounds of cargo, including a rover, to assist in lunar operations.
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- ▪ NASA’s Jared Isaacman shares moon base plans — NBC News — Tech
- ▪ NASA has revealed its plans for a permanent Moon base. Here's how it would work — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ NASA lays out moon base plans in race to get humans back on lunar surface — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ NASA rolled out plans for three unmanned moon base missions by end of 2026. What to know — Washington Examiner
- ▪ NASA plans for up to three more lunar missions before the end of 2026 — Engadget
- ▪ NASA announces three new Moon missions as agency races to build permanent lunar base by end of 2026 — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ NASA announces 3 uncrewed missions to the moon this year to prepare to build a base — NBC News — Top
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