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NASA Is Building Its Moon Base Before Astronauts Arrive
Original: NASA Is Building Its Moon Base Before Astronauts Even Arrive
NASA is reportedly moving ahead with construction of infrastructure for a permanent lunar base ahead of crewed missions, under the Artemis programme. The plan involves sending habitats, power systems and other equipment to the Moon's south pole so that facilities are ready when astronauts land. Commenters are debating the feasibility and cost of building on the Moon before humans return.
Why now: Renewed interest in the Artemis programme's plans for long-term lunar infrastructure ahead of upcoming crewed missions.
Evidence
- NASA Is Building Its Moon Base Before Astronauts Even Arrive · Future Signal · 314
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