In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.

NASA’s shift from Apollo to Artemis signals a new era of moon exploration centered on inclusion, sustainability and a long-term human presence beyond Earth.

New measurements from the Blue Ghost lander suggest that thin crust, not just radioactive heating, shaped the moon’s dark lava plains.

New lunar crater reveals hidden impact risks, raising fresh concerns about safety and long-term human habitation on the Moon

NASA's pivot from the Lunar Gateway to a surface base has prompted the UAE to reaffirm its commitment to lunar exploration. Instead of withdrawing, the UAE is doubling down on its participation in the Artemis program and seeking integration into the new lunar base roadmap,

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said a U.S.-flagged moon base is necessary to establish a lasting presence in space.

The new initiative includes a base on the moon, a nuclear-powered flight to Mars and a replacement for the ISS.

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