"Gateway can also support our first Mars mission analogs on the lunar surface."

Here's NASA's plan for a lunar "base camp"

Ground Control to Major Jim

NASA has outlined its plans for a lunar base camp called the Artemis Base Camp in a new 13-page report submitted to the National Space Council last week.

Here’s NASA’s Plan for a Lunar “Base Camp”

"These missions will be by far the longest duration human deep-space missions in history."

"NASA’s continued struggle with managing SLS Program costs and schedule has the potential to impact the Agency’s ambitious goals for the Artemis program."

NASA's own report admits its non-SpaceX rocket is a disaster

Rush Job

According to a new internal report, developing the rocket meant to bring crewmembers to the Moon in 2024 has NASA years behind and billions over budget.

NASA’s Own Report Admits Its Non-SpaceX Rocket Is a Disaster

The 2024 Moon landing may be at risk.

The U.S. will need to spend big if it wants to return humans to the Moon by 2024.

NASA: Next Moon landing will cost about $35 billion

Money, Please

NASA will need $35 billion over the next four years to successfully complete the Artemis Moon mission, according to Human Spaceflight Chief Doug Loverro.

NASA: Next Moon Landing Will Cost About $35 Billion

And that money will be on top of NASA's current budget.

The agency wants to "leverage existing systems here on Earth — including law enforcement, military, or recreational vehicles."

NASA is asking electric car companies for lunar rover ideas

Moon Whip

NASA is asking potential industry partners, including electric car companies, to send them ideas for lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) designs.

NASA Is Asking Electric Car Companies for Lunar Rover Ideas

We hope you're listening, Tesla.

The vest is specifically designed to protect a woman's torso.

NASA is sending dummies around the Moon to test cosmic radiation

Twin Studies

NASA is about to test a prototype cosmic radiation-blocking vest by strapping it to a dummy and sending ti around the Moon.

NASA Is Sending Dummies Around the Moon to Test Cosmic Radiation

Only one dummy will get a prototype radiation shield.

By 2030, a lunar visit could last two weeks.

NASA: Four astronauts will stay on the Moon for two weeks

Post Up

NASA says that by 2030 astronauts could stay on the surface of the moon for as long as 14 days instead of the current 6 days.

NASA Plans To Send Astronauts To The Moon For Twice As Long | Futurism

They're also sending a remote controlled Moon rover.

NASA: Four Astronauts Will Stay on the Moon For Two Weeks

The funding NASA needs still isn't approved — and it might never be.

Congress is preparing to kill 2024 Moon mission

Moon Shot

Congress still isn't ready to approve a budget increase to support a 2024 crewed Moon mission — but it isn't quite ready to deny it either.

Congress Is Preparing to Kill 2024 Moon Mission

"I don't want to go to the Moon by taking money from people who can't afford to survive in this society."

Each suit will be custom-fit to one of NASA's astronauts.

NASA unveils spacesuits for next Moon mission

Space Style

NASA has designed two new spacesuits to support its 2024 mission to the Moon, and the suits are better than their predecessors in almost every way.

NASA Unveils Spacesuits for Next Moon Mission

NASA just put on a futuristic fashion show.

“I think people would be shocked how fast they can move.”

Newt Gingrich proposes $2 billion prize to land on the Moon

Last One is a Rotten Egg

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich is proposing to award a $2 billion prize to the first private space company to land Americans on the Moon.

Newt Gingrich Proposes $2 Billion Prize to Land on the Moon

NASA skeptics want to put taxpayer money behind Musk, Bezos, and company — not NASA.

NASA really, really needs a new spacesuit for 2024 Moon mission

Moon Suits

NASA's plans to get to the Moon by 2024 are turning up the pressure to find a suitable replacement for spacesuits that date back to the 1970s.

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