NASA Builds Moon Base Before Astronauts

NASA’s moon ambitions are accelerating fast—just months after Artemis II, they’re pouring hundreds of millions into U.S. companies to build landers, rovers, and drones for a future lunar base. The goal? A permanent, sprawling outpost covering hundreds of square miles, ready before astronauts land in 2028. Blue Origin and Firefly Aerospace lead the charge, laying the groundwork for power grids and habitats by the 2030s—all while positioning the moon as a launchpad for Mars and a potential lunar economy, with global cooperation on the horizon. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5037259ae24b3c8