NASA announced an ambitious plan to return to the Moon in record time. The agency will invest about $20 billion to accelerate manned missions
.
As reported by NASA itself at a conference and official statement, the objective is clear: to return before 2028 and establish a sustained presence on the lunar surface.
NASA announced an ambitious plan to return to the Moon in record time
NASA's plan: return to the Moon and stay The
project, presented by administrator Jared Isaacman, proposes a phased strategy. It is the most ambitious initiative since the historic Apollo program (1961-1972
).
The main objective is to achieve manned moon landings every six months. In addition, it seeks to build a permanent lunar base in the next seven years.
To carry out the plan, NASA will have the support of private companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin, together with international agencies.
NASA's plan: return to the Moon and stay
The political objective: to return before the end of Trump's term The
schedule points to a return in 2028. This coincides with the intention of specifying it before the end of President Donald Trump's term of office
.
“NASA is committed to achieving the nearly impossible once again,” Isaacman said, according to the official statement.
The political objective: to return before Trump's term ends
The strategy seeks to consolidate the leadership of the United States in the space race. It also aims to lay the groundwork for future deeper missions
.
Artemis II: the next big step to the Moon
Before stepping back on the lunar surface, NASA will move forward with the Artemis II mission.
It will be the first manned flight in the program
.
The mission will send four astronauts on a trajectory around the Moon. The launch is scheduled for April from Florida.
Artemis II: the next big step to the Moon
This step is key to validating systems and preparing for the definitive return of humans to the
natural satellite.
What's going on with the Gateway project and the changes in the strategy
In parallel, NASA confirmed that the Gateway lunar orbital station project will be paused
. What's going on with the Gateway project and the changes in strategy
The decision aims to prioritize surface infrastructure and transportation systems. However, it is not ruled out to resume it in
the future.
The measure also responds to previous criticisms that pointed to the Gateway as an unnecessary expense.
