NASA announces plans to convert lunar space station project into moon base

By Addie Davis

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has revealed plans to build a base on the moon, repurposing its Gateway program —originally designed as a lunar space station—to help establish a sustained presence on the surface.

“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 in a Tuesday press release of the Ignition event, which provided updates on efforts to execute President Donald Trump’s national space policy.

While speaking at the event, Isaacman predicted the project would cost an estimated $20 billion over the next seven years. According to Bloomberg, it will cost $30 billion over the next decade.

“It should not really surprise anyone that we are pausing Gateway in its current form and focusing on infrastructure that supports sustained operations of the lunar surface,” Isaacman said, announcing the intention to repurpose equipment and international partnerships, while noting the changes bring new challenges…

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