NASA wants to put a $20 billion base on the Moon

"NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has big plans for the future of the agency, including the construction of a $20 billion lunar base that he said will establish an 'enduring presence' on the Moon."

"As a result of plans to establish a base on the Moon, NASA announced that it's pausing its Gateway project 'in its current form,' which would've launched a space station orbiting the Moon."

"According to NASA, the agency aims to build the base in three phases, with the first involving the development of communications and navigation systems, along with the delivery of robotic landers and vehicles to help astronauts traverse the Moon."

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced plans for a $20 billion lunar base to establish a permanent presence on the Moon. This announcement was made during NASA's Ignition event. The agency will pause its Gateway project, which aimed to launch a space station orbiting the Moon, and instead focus on infrastructure for sustained surface operations. The lunar base will be developed in three phases, starting with communications and navigation systems, followed by robotic landers and vehicles for astronaut support.

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