On May 26, 2026, NASA announced its intention to launch several missions aimed at developing a permanent lunar base. These missions will primarily target the Moon's South Pole region.
The agency plans to introduce three robotic uncrewed missions that will play a crucial role in supporting the infrastructure needed for the lunar base.
Despite facing some recent challenges, NASA's plans for a lunar surface base are gaining momentum, with a projected launch for future missions set for 2029.
Updates
Update at 06:20 UTC on 2026-07-01
Phys.org reported NASA on Tuesday announced new uncrewed missions to aid in the future creation of a lunar surface base, a project beginning to take shape despite recent setbacks.
Sources: Phys.org