Science and Exploration

Moon Base

3 articles

A Starship spacecraft lands on the lunar surface near a developing moon base, with Earth visible in the background.
Space & Astronomy

This Week In Space Podcast Discusses Starship Moon Base Plans

Blue Origin expects to spend over $7 billion developing its lunar lander, more than double the $3.

Mateo Rojas·May 31, 2026
A futuristic NASA lunar rover driving on the Moon's surface near a lander, with Earth visible in the sky.
Space & Astronomy

NASA awards millions for lunar rovers and landers

NASA awarded over $400 million to two private companies for lunar terrain vehicles alone, accelerating the push towards a permanent Moon base by 2032.

Jina Park·May 28, 2026
A student-designed lunar robot excavates regolith on the moon, with a partially constructed moon base visible in the background.
Space & Astronomy

NASA supports student lunar robotics for future missions

University of Virginia students built an 80-pound robot to excavate lunar regolith, a critical task for future moon base construction.

Jina Park·May 21, 2026