NASA announces plans to build a base on the Moon.

VTV.vn - The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has just announced plans to build a permanent base on the Moon.

NASA's announcement of plans to build a base on the Moon marks a new step in its ambition to return humans to the Moon and establish a sustainable presence in space. Notably, the private sector will participate and play a crucial role in this mission.

According to plan, NASA will launch a series of missions to the Moon's South Pole between now and the end of this decade. Simultaneously, NASA will sign contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars with four private American companies to develop infrastructure for a lunar base.

"We are discussing three lunar base-building missions and a number of additional contracts," said Jared Isaacman, Director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). "Many more missions will be announced in the coming months. Lunar Base 1 will be the first privately funded lunar landing mission in history."

NASA has selected Astrolab as one of two suppliers of crewed lunar rovers for the Artemis program (Photo: AP).

According to NASA, the initial phase will focus on robotic missions to survey the terrain, test technology, and prepare for operations on the lunar surface. Following this, NASA will build semi-permanent infrastructure before moving towards regular manned operations.

Landing craft, all-terrain vehicles, and autonomous robotic systems will play a key role in the base construction process.

Jared Isaacman stated: "Lunar Base 2 will deliver the largest volume of commercial cargo ever to the Moon. The Griffin lander will carry over 500 kg of equipment, including the Flip rover, to test technologies for future astronaut mobility, logistics, and support on the lunar surface."

According to NASA, the goal of the lunar base is to boost the lunar economy , support scientific research, and lay the groundwork for future human missions to Mars.

Source: https://vtv.vn/nasa-cong-bo-ke-hoach-xay-dung-can-cu-tren-mat-trang-10026052714082979.htm