NASA has launched a website detailing its $20 billion Moon Base program, aiming for a permanent outpost near the lunar South Pole. The plan involves three phases: scouting and tech testing (until 2029), semi-permanent infrastructure (2029-2032), and habitation (from 2032). SpaceX's Starship is a key component.
NASA plans to utilize AI-powered drones for its moon base project, according to Carlos Garcia-Galán, head of the lunar base program. AI will assist drones in surveying and identifying suitable landing sites as the US is in the early design phase of the lunar station. Garcia-Galán also noted the value of past partnership with Russia on the ISS for the mission.
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NASAは5月26日、月の南極周辺に人類の拠点「Moon Base」を築く計画を発表。3段階で進め、2032年以降に月面での継続的な生活・活動を目指す。
NASA awards contracts to US companies for lunar landers, rovers, and drones, aiming to establish a moon base with the first astronauts landing as early as 2028.
NASA announces several lunar missions, including three Moon Base missions, to prepare for the 2028 crewed Artemis landing, featuring various landers, rovers, and scientific payloads.
China, in collaboration with Russia, is accelerating its plans for a permanent lunar base, the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), aiming for a manned scientific station by 2035. This initiative, focusing on in-situ resource utilization and international partnerships, puts pressure on NASA's Artemis program, which faces delays and strategic adjustments. The Moon's south pole, rich in water ice, is the focal point of this new space race, emphasizing sustainable bases over mere prestige.
