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NASA to spend $20 billion to build a base on the moon

https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/nasa-build-base-moon-20-billion-rcna264899https://www.dw.com/en/nasa-plans-moon-base-instead-of-orbital-lunar-station/a-76510267https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/mar/24/nasa-moon-base-cancelling-artemis
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  • NASA pivots from an orbital Lunar Gateway to a surface-based Moon base, aiming to accelerate a sustainable presence on the Moon.
  • Phase 1 targets 21 Moon landings and about 4 metric tons of payload, including VIPER rover and lunar drones for resource prospecting.
  • Phase 2 between 2029 and 2032 plans 27 landings with 60 metric tons of payload, enabling larger pressurized rovers and power systems.

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