Moon Base
Coverage of Moon Base in the Nexus archive.
- NASA barrels ahead with moon base plans, doling out nearly $600 million in new contracts
NASA is advancing its moon base plans by awarding nearly $600 million in new contracts. The Artemis II crew, including NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, has arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
- NASA announces Astrobotic, Intuitive Machines and Firefly to build lunar landers for a future moon base
NASA has selected Astrobotic, Intuitive Machines, and Firefly to develop lunar landers for a future moon base. The three companies will receive $600 million to execute four moon landings, establishing infrastructure for a crewed lunar outpost.
- NASA will announce moon base news today: Watch it live
NASA is set to announce news regarding a moon base today. The announcement will be broadcast live.
- NASA's Artemis mission's one small step closer to mankind's giant leap back to landing on the moon
NASA's Artemis III mission is scheduled to launch in late 2027, aiming to establish a permanently inhabited moon base and test capabilities for future Mars missions.
- Full interview: NASA administrator Jared Isaacman on moon base plans, Artemis III, more
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman discussed the Artemis III mission's complexity and NASA's plans for a moon base during an interview with CBS News' Mark Strassmann. The conversation covered future lunar exploration goals and challenges associated with the Artemis program.
- NASA’s moon base might be nothing like science fiction’s predictions
NASA officials have outlined reasons for designing the moon base as a small city, departing from traditional science fiction depictions. The project aims to establish a functional lunar settlement rather than a futuristic, fictional structure.
- Should we store Mars samples on the moon to keep alien germs away from Earth?
Scientists propose using a moon base as an isolated first line of biological defense to protect Earth's biosphere from potentially harmful extraterrestrial samples. The idea involves storing Mars samples on the moon to prevent contamination risks from alien germs.
- A look at lunar rovers for NASA's planned Moon Base
NASA's plan to return to the moon advanced with the ordering of rovers for its lunar base, despite a Blue Origin explosion setback. The development marks progress toward establishing the base.
- What will NASA's moon base look like? As the US space agency reveals plans to build a $20 billion lunar 'city' by 2032, experts reveal how it could take shape
NASA plans to build a $20 billion lunar city by 2032, with experts discussing its potential design and structure. The project aims to establish a permanent human presence on the moon.
- What will NASA's moon base look like? As the US space agency reveals plans to build a $20 billion lunar 'city' by 2032, experts reveal how it could take shape
NASA plans to build a $20 billion lunar city by 2032, with experts outlining potential designs for the moon base. The project aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the moon.
- NASA lays out moon base plans including buggies, landers and drones
NASA has unveiled the first phase of its moon base plans, featuring landers, rovers, and drones, following the Artemis II lunar flyaround. The agency awarded hundreds of millions in contracts to four US companies to support the project.
- NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list
NASA has announced the first phase of its moon base plans, prioritizing landers, buggies, and drones. The agency awarded hundreds of millions in contracts to four U.S. companies to advance these efforts.
- Nasa lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list
NASA has outlined its first phase of moon base plans, awarding contracts to four US companies for landers, rovers, and drones. Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, will provide two landers to deliver lunar terrain vehicles near the moon's south pole.
- Bezos’s Blue Origin secures $468mn in Nasa Moon Base contracts
Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, secured a $468 million contract from NASA for the Moon Base project. SpaceX was notably absent from the first round of commercial agreements for NASA's $20 billion lunar initiative.
- NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
NASA has awarded contracts to Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost, and Firefly Aerospace for the first phase of its moon base plans, which include developing landers, buggies, and drones for a 2028 mission. The agreements, valued at hundreds of millions of dollars, aim to advance lunar exploration infrastructure.
- NASA reveals first plans for a moon base
NASA has unveiled its initial plans for a moon base, which include several robotic missions to the lunar surface as early as this year.
- NASA announces three new Moon missions as agency races to build permanent lunar base by end of 2026
NASA announced three Moon missions (Moon Base I, II, III) by 2026 to establish a permanent lunar base, using commercial landers from Blue Origin and Astrobotic to test technologies for sustained human presence and Mars exploration.
- NASA takes steps toward building Moon Base, including discussing a "perimeter"
NASA awarded contracts to Astrolab and Lunar Outpost to build lunar rovers for its Moon Base initiative, with delivery expected by 2028. The rovers, CLV-1 and Pegasus, will support astronaut mobility and autonomous operations on the Moon.
- Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
Nasa plans to deploy hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of its strategy to establish a permanent Moon base. The initiative aims to advance lunar exploration and infrastructure development.
- Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
Nasa plans to deploy hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of its strategy to establish a permanent Moon base. The initiative aims to advance lunar exploration and infrastructure development.
- Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
Nasa plans to deploy hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of its strategy to establish a permanent lunar base. The initiative aims to advance infrastructure development and scientific exploration on the Moon.
- Nasa selects Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin for first of three uncrewed lunar missions
NASA has selected Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin over Elon Musk’s SpaceX to conduct the first of three uncrewed lunar missions in 2024, part of a $20bn plan to build a moon base. The missions aim to lay the groundwork for future lunar exploration and infrastructure.
- Nasa selects Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin for first of three uncrewed lunar missions
NASA has selected Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin to conduct the first of three uncrewed lunar missions in 2024, aiming to build a $20 billion moon base. The announcement, made by NASA administrator Bill Nelson, marks a key step in the agency’s lunar exploration plans, prioritizing Blue Origin over SpaceX for the initial mission.
- NASA undertakes major reorganization to reduce bureaucracy and move faster
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced a major organizational restructuring aimed at reducing bureaucracy and improving operational efficiency. The changes will focus resources on priority objectives including the Artemis Program, lunar base development, space nuclear power, and low-Earth orbit economy. No jobs will be eliminated and no field centers will be closed.
- ‘We’re building a Moon Base!’ NASA announces plans for lunar habitat
NASA announced plans to build a Moon Base that will support astronauts during long-term lunar missions. The announcement follows the successful completion of Artemis II, marking progress toward establishing sustained human presence on the Moon.
- How Artemis will help the U.S. create a moon base
NASA's Artemis program aims to establish a sustainable moon base by landing astronauts on the lunar surface and developing infrastructure for long-term exploration. The initiative emphasizes international collaboration and partnerships with private companies to advance technology and logistics for future Mars missions.
- Artemis II mission is giving NASA clues about how to design a moon base
The Artemis II mission is providing NASA with valuable insights into designing a lunar base, which could inform future human habitation on the Moon. The mission's findings are critical for advancing sustainable space exploration.