NASA announces 3 uncrewed missions to the moon this year to prepare to build a base
NASA has announced plans for three uncrewed missions to the moon this year as part of its long-term goal to establish a permanent lunar base. The missions will focus on scouting locations, gathering data, and testing technologies in preparation for future human presence. This initiative is part of a broader strategy that includes the Artemis program, aiming for sustained human activity on the moon by 2032.
- ▪NASA plans to launch three uncrewed missions to the moon by the end of this year.
- ▪The missions will scout locations at the moon's South Pole and gather scientific data.
- ▪NASA's long-term goal is to build a permanent base on the lunar surface by 2032.
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SpaceNASA announces 3 uncrewed missions to the moon this year to prepare to build a baseThe agency aims to begin constructing a lunar base in 2029, then have a sustained human presence on the moon starting a few years later.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Earth dips beyond the lunar horizon in this first photo from the far side of the Moon captured from Orion on April 6.NASAShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 26, 2026, 4:23 PM EDTBy Denise ChowNASA on Tuesday announced plans for three uncrewed missions to the moon later this year that will serve as early steps toward the long-term goal of building a permanent base on the lunar surface.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.During these missions — all robotic…
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