NASA outlines plans for permanent Moon base with 25 missions by 2029
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Summary
NASA plans to establish a permanent lunar outpost through its Artemis program, with up to 25 missions between now and 2029, including 21 lunar landings. The initiative involves delivering approximately four metric tons of cargo to the Moon's surface along with transportation systems for astronauts. NASA has announced contracts with four companies to build and deliver hardware for the Moon Base, where astronauts will assemble the foundations of a permanent base, marking a shift from the brief Apollo missions to sustained lunar presence.
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· 3 pulledWithin three years, NASA hopes to resume crewed Moon landings, but unlike their snapshot-happy, golfing Apollo predecessors, future Artemis astronauts may spend part of their time assembling the foundations of a permanent lunar outpost
Between now and 2029, NASA says its Moon Base initiative could involve up to 25 missions, including 21 lunar landings, delivering about four metric tons of cargo to the surface along with the first transportation systems for astronauts
NASA on Tuesday announced contracts with four companies to build and deliver hardware
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