The Orion spacecraft undergoes processing inside the Vehicle Assembly Building as NASA prepares for the Artemis I mission. Photo: NASA / Public Domain
NASA has abandoned its plans to build a lunar-orbiting space station and will instead use those resources to construct a $20 billion permanent base on the moon, scheduled for completion within seven years.
This major policy shift is outlined in NASA’s new roadmap, which describes a multi-phase approach to establishing a sustained human presence on the moon. The plan relies on international and commercial partnerships, advanced technologies and a $20 billion investment. NASA also aims to fulfill the ambitious space goals set by President Donald Trump.
“NASA is committed to achieving the near‑impossible once again, to return to the Moon before the end of President Trump’s term, build a Moon base, establish an enduring presence, and do the other things needed to ensure American leadership in space,” NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Tuesday.
I will gladly donate my part, which is $66, to make this happen.
Me too, but only if they send that POS gov. No Moore!