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NASA selects four new Moon missions to build a permanent lunar base

NASA has selected three commercial space companies to carry out four new Moon missions in late 2028, marking another major step in the agency's effort to establish a permanent human presence on the lunar surface.

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NASA selected three commercial companies—Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines—to conduct four lunar missions slated for late 2028. The missions will carry scientific instruments as part of NASA’s Moon Base Program, which seeks to establish a permanent human outpost on the Moon. The awards total nearly $600 million and are intended to accelerate development of the skills needed for a long‑term lunar presence.

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