# NASA has unveiled plans for a permanent base on the Moon.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-23 · ColombiaOne.com*

## Key points

- NASA will build a permanent lunar base supporting continuous human habitation, not just short missions.
- The base will rely on lunar resources like ice for water, oxygen, and rocket fuel production.
- NASA expects essential base systems ready in five to seven years, enabling months-long lunar stays.
- Commercial companies and international partners, including ESA, will play operational roles at the lunar base.
- Artemis II, launching April 1, 2026, will be the first crewed flight beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo.

**Countries:** United States, Canada

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