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More than a mere site of activity or temporary camp, moonbases are extraterrestrial bases, supporting robotic or human activity, by providing surface infrastructure. As of 2024 missions to the Moon have realized single-mission bases, ( Tranquility Base being the first), as well as some small permanent installations .
Sep 13, 2022 · Learn about the tech and challenges of building a long-term human outpost on the moon, from rockets and rovers to space suits and habitats. The US hopes to return to the moon with the Artemis missions and explore its resources and potential.
Jan 27, 2021 · American astronauts in 2024 will take their first steps near the Moon’s South Pole: the land of extreme light, extreme darkness, and frozen water that could fuel NASA’s Artemis lunar base and the agency’s leap into deep space.
May 4, 2023 · NASA plans to build a permanent human presence on the Moon under the Artemis program, but it will face technological hurdles. Learn about the power, communication, vehicle and habitat systems that are being developed by industry for the lunar missions.
Mar 20, 2023 · Artists’ impression of Moon base (Credit: R_Type/Getty Images) The handful of astronauts who have set foot on the Moon spent as little as a day on the surface. How do you build a settlement...
Dec 11, 2022 · With the Artemis campaign, NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before. We will collaborate with commercial and international partners and establish the first long-term presence on the Moon.
The International MoonBase Alliance (IMA) is an association comprised of leading scientists, educators, and entrepreneurs from space agencies and industries worldwide to advance the development and implementation of an international base on the Moon.
