NASA is set to host a news briefing to share its plans about a permanent moon base. The space agency describes 'Moon Base' as an "initiative designed to enable sustained human presence and expanded scientific and commercial activity at the lunar South Pole."
The briefing at the agency’s Headquarters in Washington comes after NASA's historic Artemis II moon mission last month, which saw four astronauts successfully complete a 10-day crewed lunar flyby, marking the first time humans travelled to the Moon since 1972.
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NASA Says It's 'Advancing Development of Moon Base'
In a press release about the briefing, the space agency stated: "NASA is advancing development of Moon Base, a long-term lunar exploration and infrastructure initiative designed to enable sustained human presence and expanded scientific and commercial activity at the lunar South Pole."
"As part of the Golden Age of innovation and exploration, NASA will send astronauts on increasingly difficult missions to explore more of the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and to build on our foundation for the first crewed missions to Mars," the statement added.
When Will NASA's Briefing Begin?
NASA will host a news briefing at 2pm EDT (7pm BST) today to share its plans about 'Moon Base' and highlight progress toward a sustained presence on the lunar surface. The briefing will take place at the space agency’s headquarters in Washington.
Apollo 17 commander Eugene A. Cernan was the last man to walk on the Moon on December 12, 1972. The new initiative aims to return humans to the Moon and establish a permanent outpost, enabling long-term exploration and commercial opportunities.
