Moon base technology

For the first time in half a century, NASA will have humans on the moon next year. A lunar habitat will inflate near our moon’s south pole. It can support up to 6 astronauts and crew members will rotate out every 2 months. A permanent outpost will be established in 2028, called Artemis Base Camp.

Better, more detailed, studies will be conducted. And, scientists will have a better view of the universe once a telescope is constructed there.

A moon base is an old idea. In fact, the First Lunar Outpost (FLO) set the benchmark for moon base studies in 1993.

So why now? Why is this project’s budget $93 billion through 2024?

Space Force.

Not the tv show, the real one. The Space Force that wants to extend its operations to the moon next year.

Military and scientific studies have intertwined for centuries. Political concerns aside, of which everyone has many, this will be great for innovation.

Millions of new challenges met by thousands of scientists and engineers. Consider how many new challenges will come from constructing the first building on the moon, alone.

This project will influence our culture’s technology and design details, surely. And time will tell if it teaches people to put more value on exploration.