NASA to Outline Moon Base Strategy and Lunar Mission Plans
Leadership will discuss progress toward a sustained human presence at the lunar South Pole, including new industry partnerships and the strategic foundation for future Mars exploration.
NASA will host a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 26, at its Headquarters in Washington to provide an update on the Moon Base strategy. The briefing aims to share detailed plans for the initiative and highlight the agency’s progress toward establishing a sustained human presence on the lunar surface.
Moon Base is defined as a long-term lunar exploration and infrastructure initiative. It is designed to enable a sustained human presence on the Moon while expanding scientific and commercial activity, particularly at the lunar South Pole. This effort forms a critical component of NASA’s broader strategy to advance development for future deep space exploration.
During the conference, agency leadership will discuss program progress, including the integration of new industry partners and updated mission plans. Subject matter experts will also be available for one-on-one interviews following the conclusion of the news conference to address specific technical and operational questions.
NASA describes the current period as the 'Golden Age of innovation and exploration'. As part of this era, the agency intends to send astronauts on increasingly difficult missions to explore more of the Moon. These missions are aimed at supporting scientific discovery and generating economic benefits, while simultaneously building a foundation for the first crewed missions to Mars.
Media interested in attending the briefing in person or asking questions by telephone must RSVP to [email protected] by 11 a.m. on May 26. The event will be broadcast live on NASA+ and the agency’s YouTube channel, allowing global audiences to view the announcement.
