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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