NASA Outlines 3-Phase Plan for a Permanent Lunar Base at the South Pole
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NASA unveiled a three-phase plan to establish a sustainable lunar base at the Moon's south pole, beginning with robotic missions and technology tests in 2026–2029 (including testing Blue Origin's Blue Moon Endurance lander). Phase two, starting in 2029, adds semi-permanent infrastructure and first occupancy with sizable cargo deliveries, and phase three expands to durable habitat modules, power and logistics networks, and an annual cargo flow of about 38 tons to support ongoing operations.
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