WASHINGTON, May 27. /TASS/. The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) unveiled its plans for establishing a lunar base by 2032, during a press conference by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
According to the plans that he presented to the media, phase one will last until 2029, with several crewed and uncrewed missions to the Moon that will conduct experiments and ensure reliable access to the Moon surface.
During phase two, to last from 2029 to 2032, NASA will build temporary and long-term infrastructure on the surface of the Earth’s natural satellite and will establish its temporary presence.
Phase three, to begin in 2032, will be aimed at creating a permanent presence on the Moon with rotating crews.
During phase one, NASA will launch three Moon Base uncrewed missions. During Moon Base I, which is targeted for launch no earlier than fall 2026, NASA will use Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 1 endurance lander to deliver equipment to study the Moon’s surface and how thrusters interact with it.
