NASA Plans To Build A Permanent Base On The Moon - DOGO News
NASA has announced a $20 billion, three-phase plan to establish a permanent human base on the Moon's south pole by 2032. The project, titled 'Ignition,' aims to test long-term human sustainability in space to prepare for future missions to Mars.
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This initiative represents a major shift in space exploration strategy, moving from temporary visits to permanent extraterrestrial habitation.
NASA has unveiled a $20 billion initiative to build a permanent base on the Moon. Called "Ignition," it aims to test whether humans can sustainably live beyond Earth. The plan, announced on March 24, 2026, marks a major shift from short lunar visits to a long-term human presence on the Moon.
The base will be built near the lunar south pole in three phases. NASA chose the area because scientists believe water ice is trapped inside some of the region’s permanently shadowed craters. The area also has places that receive sunlight for long periods. This could help provide power for a future base.
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