NASA begins Moon base missions ahead of Artemis landing
By The BriefBrief
NASA announced three lunar missions to support a permanent Moon base and the this year Artemis crewed landing.
WHO:NASA
WHAT:NASA announced three missions to the Moon's South Pole region as the first steps toward a permanent Moon base and the 2028 Artemis crewed landing.
WHEN:May 26, 2026 at 6:24 PM ET
WHERE:Moon's South Pole region
WHY:The missions are planned as the first of more than a dozen missions to pave the way for the 2028 Artemis landing.
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