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Building a Lunar Base One Mission at a Time | Science News
NASA’s laying the groundwork for a permanent Moon base with a $600 million push for four commercial missions launching in late 2028—each delivering critical science gear to map lunar dust, radiation, and navigation challenges. Part of the Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, these missions are just the start: 17 more deliveries are planned, including new rovers, communication satellites, and cargo flights to build a sustainable lunar outpost. Scientists are using repeated landings to gather comparative data, helping future astronauts avoid hazards like kicked-up dust. Tech like the…
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