NASA Unveils Roadmap for Permanent Moon Base and Increased Missions to the Moon

https://www.discovermagazine.com/nasa-unveils-roadmap-for-permanent-moon-base-and-increased-missions-to-the-moon-48867

NASA’s Artemis II is about to take off and circle the moon, but that’s not the only thing soon heading for our natural satellite.

On March 24, 2026, NASA announced new initiatives to increase missions to the moon and establish a permanent base there. This new plan would change the Lunar Gateway mission, which would have created a space station that orbited the moon.

The new moon missions could help improve space travel and provide more information on how to construct a base on the lunar surface. The moon base, according to NASA, will be rolled out in three phases.

Possible names for the base are 'Trump Base', 'Base Trump' or 'Trump Moon'.  He's not being arrogant about it and will wait for victory in Iran and Mid Terms before a decision.

China, in partnership with Russia and other nations, plans to establish the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) near the Moon's South Pole, with a basic robotic station by 2035 and human habitation expected closer to 2030. This project aims to rival NASA's Artemis program by establishing a permanent, sustainable research base powered by solar and nuclear energy.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/1fdj8d8/china_plans_to_build_moon_base_at_the_lunar_south/

There are various 'seas' such as 'Sea of Tranquility'. These have always been Chinese and will be defended by People's drone robots against US imperialist hegemony.

Good place to test nukes in low gravity, no atmosphere condition.

freediver wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 11:43am:

NASA Unveils Roadmap for Permanent Moon Base and Increased Missions to the Moon https://www.discovermagazine.com/nasa-unveils-roadmap-for-permanent-moon-base-and-increased-missions-to-the-moon-48867 NASA’s Artemis II is about to take off and circle the moon, but that’s not the only thing soon heading for our natural satellite. On March 24, 2026, NASA announced new initiatives to increase missions to the moon and establish a permanent base there. This new plan would change the Lunar Gateway mission, which would have created a space station that orbited the moon. The new moon missions could help improve space travel and provide more information on how to construct a base on the lunar surface. The moon base, according to NASA, will be rolled out in three phases.

Good time to rid the world of maga morons, the lack of atmosphere wont effect them.

Can't even keep a self sustaining ANTARCTICA base without costly periodic replenishment.
Can't even do the same to live underwater.

And here we have NASA's 2 biggest fundraising scams going around: Moon & Mars colonies. 😆🤣😂

All that people need to do is watch Sci Fi and believe.

100 years from now, they just might, in like chip packet style.
Until then, they're gonna make a lot of money. 🤑

All it takes is just $13 a month to donate to hungry kids in, ironically the most over populated countries with you highest youth population and growth rate ::)

freediver wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 11:43am:

On March 24, 2026, NASA announced new initiatives to increase missions to the moon and establish a permanent base there.

Well, as long as it is run by pretty ladies (with or without the purple wigs) I'm all for it.

:)

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freediver wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 11:43am:

NASA Unveils Roadmap for Permanent Moon Base and Increased Missions to the Moon https://www.discovermagazine.com/nasa-unveils-roadmap-for-permanent-moon-base-and-increased-missions-to-the-moon-48867 NASA’s Artemis II is about to take off and circle the moon, but that’s not the only thing soon heading for our natural satellite. On March 24, 2026, NASA announced new initiatives to increase missions to the moon and establish a permanent base there. This new plan would change the Lunar Gateway mission, which would have created a space station that orbited the moon. The new moon missions could help improve space travel and provide more information on how to construct a base on the lunar surface. The moon base, according to NASA, will be rolled out in three phases.

DL failed to take Greenland and Iran, so now he's going for the moon, eh?

Cunning. Do you support this one too, dear?

Leroy appears to be rather absent of late, no? 

I wonder where he's been.

Carl D wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 2:07pm:

freediver wrote on Mar 27th, 2026 at 11:43am: On March 24, 2026, NASA announced new initiatives to increase missions to the moon and establish a permanent base there. Well, as long as it is run by pretty ladies (with or without the purple wigs) I'm all for it. :)

Loved that show, you know those lovely ladies are well into their 70's now Carl.

Styles change. The early space movies had people in medieval cloaks making Shakespeare play gestures (even Darth Vader). Then it was metallic/ plastic skin tights. They may allow shorts and thongs on the moon.

scope wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 5:11pm:

Carl D wrote on Mar 27th, 2026 at 2:07pm: freediver wrote on Mar 27th, 2026 at 11:43am: On March 24, 2026, NASA announced new initiatives to increase missions to the moon and establish a permanent base there. Well, as long as it is run by pretty ladies (with or without the purple wigs) I'm all for it. :) Loved that show, you know those lovely ladies are well into their 70's now Carl.

I'm only about 18 months away from joining them in their 70's.

chimera wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 12:00pm:

Possible names for the base are 'Trump Base', 'Base Trump' or 'Trump Moon'.  He's not being arrogant about it and will wait for victory in Iran and Mid Terms before a decision.

'“They have to open it up, they have to open up the Strait of Trump. I mean Hormuz,” the US President said.
“Fake news will say ‘he accidentally said.’ No, there’s no accidents with me."

The global crisis is part of the Trump genius in planning.

Quote:

NASA to colonise moon

WHY ?

This may have been reasonable in the 1970's but now there is no benifit as far as I can see with our current tech and knowledge.

Unless of course we can send Trump as the moons first perminent resident.

scope wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 5:11pm:

Carl D wrote on Mar 27th, 2026 at 2:07pm: freediver wrote on Mar 27th, 2026 at 11:43am: On March 24, 2026, NASA announced new initiatives to increase missions to the moon and establish a permanent base there. Well, as long as it is run by pretty ladies (with or without the purple wigs) I'm all for it. :) Loved that show, you know those lovely ladies are well into their 70's now Carl.

Nick Drake's sister was in that show.

Gabrielle Drake.

She's 81 now.

Dnarever wrote on Mar 28^th, 2026 at 9:43am:

Quote: NASA to colonise moon WHY ? This may have been reasonable in the 1970's but now there is no benifit as far as I can see with our current tech and knowledge. Unless of course we can send Trump as the moons first perminent resident.

Exactly.
But as you can see it's just a fundraising scam for NASA, as is the Mars wank.

The Moon dust makes it too difficult.


Google AI:

Moon dust (lunar regolith) is extremely dangerous to astronauts and equipment, acting as a major environmental hazard. Composed of tiny, jagged, and electrostatically charged particles, this dust is highly abrasive, damaging spacesuits and clogging equipment. If inhaled, it causes "lunar hay fever," a severe respiratory irritation.

Key dangers of lunar dust include:

Respiratory and Physical Harm: Inhaled dust can damage lung tissues and, in the long term, potentially cause cellular destruction or diseases similar to silicosis. Apollo astronauts reported symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, and itchy throats.


Abrasive Nature: Because there is no wind to erode the particles, they are sharp, like tiny glass shards, causing severe scratches to seals, helmets, and equipment.


Contamination and Stickiness: The dust is electrostatically charged and clings to everything, making it difficult to remove from spacesuits before entering, potentially contaminating the habitat.


Operational Damage: It can cause thermal control problems by darkening surfaces, increase mechanical wear, and pose risks to sensitive electronics and cameras.

NASA and other space agencies consider this one of the most critical challenges for future lunar missions, requiring advanced mitigation strategies.

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 28^th, 2026 at 10:20am:

scope wrote on Mar 27th, 2026 at 5:11pm: Carl D wrote on Mar 27th, 2026 at 2:07pm: freediver wrote on Mar 27th, 2026 at 11:43am: On March 24, 2026, NASA announced new initiatives to increase missions to the moon and establish a permanent base there. Well, as long as it is run by pretty ladies (with or without the purple wigs) I'm all for it. :) Loved that show, you know those lovely ladies are well into their 70's now Carl. Nick Drake's sister was in that show. Gabrielle Drake. She's 81 now.

And Gabrielle still looks great even in her later years.

(There's no date for the attached picture from her IMDb Profile.)

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