NASA administrator hails 'Golden Age' of lunar exploration as Moon Base plans unveiled
NASA has announced plans for a permanent lunar outpost, marking a new era in lunar exploration. The Moon Base will serve as a hub for scientific research and technological development, with initial uncrewed missions planned for later this year. NASA aims to establish a sustainable presence on the moon, ultimately paving the way for future human missions to Mars.
- ▪NASA plans to build a sprawling lunar outpost, referred to as the Moon Base, near the lunar South Pole.
- ▪The agency has outlined three uncrewed missions to the moon as the first steps toward establishing this base.
- ▪NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman emphasized that this marks America's return to the moon with the goal of a permanent presence.
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Space Space Exploration NASA administrator hails 'Golden Age' of lunar exploration as Moon Base plans unveiled The space agency described the moon base as a sprawling city-like lunar outpost stretching over hundreds of square miles. By Pandora Dewan published 27 May 2026 in News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Artist’s impression of astronauts, habitats, rovers, power systems, and cargo operations supporting sustained human activities at a future Moon Base.
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