- NASA is relying on private sector partners to establish sustained human presence on the Moon, potentially utilizing water ice found in permanently shadowed craters at the Lunar South Pole.
- Blue Origin, Firefly, and ASTROLab are contributing components and services for the new lunar outpost under the Artemis program.
- ASTROLab was selected as a key supplier for the lunar rover program and is developing Clv-1 for surface operations on the lunar South Pole.
- A long-term strategy was unveiled regarding the space program, including collaboration on lunar vehicle development, establishing sustained human presence at the lunar south pole, and future missions to Mars.
Planning for a sustained human presence on the lunar surface is underway, involving NASA and academic experts.
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Updated Jul 20
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Planning for a sustained human presence on the lunar surface is underway, involving NASA and academic experts.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Melissa de Zwart and Ian Lange discussed space mining trade-offs at Colorado School of Mines.Sub-event
- An Executive Order was issued establishing the U.S. Space Academy, alongside a plaque marking the return to the lunar surface.Sub-event
- ISRO has been invited to join the NASA Moon Base program, leading to joint working group meetings and advanced civil and commercial space cooperation.Sub-event
Academic planning and expert involvement are advancing the goal of a sustained lunar presence.1 source
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A long-term strategy was unveiled regarding the space program, including collaboration on lunar vehicle development, establishing sustained human presence at the lunar south pole, and future missions to Mars.Also in this story
- Rocket Lab and Motiv are poised to lead commercial Mars Sample Return missions, having built components for the Perseverance rover.
- Lunar Outpost, led by CEO Justin Cyrus, announced its role in providing mobility solutions for the Artemis program goals.
- Congressional support and infrastructure development advance the plan for a sustained lunar presence.
- NASA is driving the Artemis program to establish a permanent lunar base, which is required before missions can proceed to Mars.
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Colorado School of Mines
public university in Golden, Colorado, U.S.