The U.S. has now committed to building a moon base before China does — and Artemis 2 can be seen as the first step. Although NASA’s plans to build a moon base are hardly new, they were given a new emphasis on March 24 when NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced the space agency’s intention to build a moon base and “establish an enduring presence” on the lunar surface. MORE FROM FORBESNASA’s Artemis 2 Launches: 4 Astronauts Begin Moon Mission By Jamie CarterRenewed PushCentral to NASA’s plan is an accelerated timeline for its Artemis missions. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementMORE FROM FORBESMeet The First Female Astronaut To Go On A Moon Mission By Jamie CarterThree-Phase Moon BaseWith the path to the lunar surface confirmed, plans were also set for a three-phase lunar base. Artist’s concept of Phase 3 of NASA’s Moon Base.

Source: Forbes April 05, 2026 08:08 UTC