73 landings to a permanent home: Nasa unveils ‘Moon Base User’s Guide’
Indian Express·3h ago·Hope
What Happened
NASA published a 'Moon Base User's Guide' detailing plans for 73 moon landings to establish sustained human presence. The three-phase plan begins with 21 landings over three years, targeting a $20 billion base near the south pole by 2028. Phase 1 includes 25 launches through 2029. Phase 2 runs 2029-2032 with occasional crewed missions. NASA must develop power systems, life support technology, and hazard detection systems. China's competing lunar ambitions and rising Artemis costs add pressure.
Key Entities
NASAMoon Base User's GuideArtemis IIMoon's south poleChina73 landings$20 billion2028