Topic: lunar base
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Artemis II Crew Wanted to Land on the Moon
The Artemis II crew, fresh from their mission, strongly believes establishing a sustainable lunar base is an achievable and energizing goal for NASA. The astronauts are already training in surface spacewalk suits and simulating complex geology tasks, demonstrating readiness for future lunar surfa...
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NASA Advances Moon Base Plans with Perimeter Discussions
NASA has awarded contracts to Astrolab and Lunar Outpost to build one-ton rovers for its Moon Base initiative, with delivery scheduled for 2028, each capable of traveling 200 kilometers autonomously or being driven by astronauts. Blue Origin will deliver the rovers separately to the lunar surface...
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NASA's Nuclear Propulsion Plan for Mars Missions
NASA is shifting its focus from a lunar-orbiting Gateway station to a permanent Moon base, raising questions about the fate of the nearly $4.5 billion already invested in Gateway hardware. The most ready Gateway component, the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE), will be repurposed for a demonstra...
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U.S. May Lose Second Moon Race, Warns Former NASA Chief
The U.S. risks falling behind in lunar exploration due to internal disagreements over strategy, threatening its return to the Moon and competitiveness in the second Moon race. The White House proposed restructuring NASA's Artemis Program by phasing out the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft and canc...
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