NASA advances plans for durable Moon base at lunar South Pole

An illustration of an Artemis astronaut on the Moon. Pic Courtesy/NASA

NASA is moving forward with plans for a durable Moon Base at the lunar South Pole to support sustained human activity and scientific research. Phase I, running through 2029, involves more than 20 robotic landings to test equipment, refine capabilities, and ensure reliability. Commercial partners are developing landers to deliver infrastructure and demonstrate essential surface delivery capabilities starting in 2028.

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