NASA Unveils Comprehensive Plan for Lunar Base Development by 2032
NASA reveals new details on plan to build a base on the moon
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NASA aims to establish a permanent lunar base by 2032, with human missions set to resume in 2028. The project, costing $20 billion, will unfold in phases, relying on private contractors for technology and equipment, including lunar landers and terrain vehicles.
- 01NASA plans to return humans to the moon in 2028, with a long-term vision of a permanent lunar settlement.
- 02The Moon Base development will occur in three phases, starting now and extending to 2032 and beyond.
- 03Phase 1 includes 25 launches and 21 landings, aiming to deliver about 4 metric tons of cargo to the lunar surface.
- 04Private companies like Blue Origin and Astrobotic are contracted to provide essential equipment, including lunar landers and terrain vehicles.
- 05NASA is also developing drones to explore the lunar surface and identify potential resources and landing sites.
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NASA has announced a detailed plan to establish a permanent base on the moon, with aspirations to return humans to the lunar surface by 2028. The project, which has a budget of $20 billion, will unfold in three phases, beginning with demonstrations of technology reliability and culminating in permanent habitation by 2032. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman emphasized the challenges posed by the moon's extreme conditions, including temperature variations and lack of atmosphere. Phase 1 will involve 25 launches and 21 landings, with an initial goal of sending 4 metric tons of cargo. Key private contractors, including Blue Origin and Astrobotic, will provide lunar landers and terrain vehicles for astronauts. Additionally, NASA plans to deploy drones to study the lunar surface and establish a perimeter for the future base. Isaacman highlighted the importance of creating a
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The establishment of a lunar base could spur advancements in technology and science, benefiting life on Earth and inspiring future generations.
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