NASA Moon Base✓

The wheels are in motion for Moon Base! From robotic rovers to lunar terrain vehicles, our latest update highlights progress on the mobility systems that will support early Moon Base development and Artemis exploration. See what's rolling:

Houston, we have a costume upgrade. Dressing as an astronaut this Halloween? 🎃🧑‍🚀 Take your costume to the next level with your very own lunar geology tools. NASA has 3D files you can use to make replicas of the tools Apollo 17 astronauts used to collect samples on the Moon:

And what's a lunar geologist without some Moon rocks? 🌕🪨 Complete the look with 3D-printable replicas of lunar rock samples brought back to Earth by Apollo astronauts:

RT @NASAKennedy: Big move, bigger mission! The Artemis III Space Launch System core stage moved to the transfer aisle at NASA Kennedy. Next up – teams will lift and integrate the massive 212-foot-rocket with the solid rocket boosters as we prepare for the next giant leap in lunar exploration.

RT @NASAAdmin: Under @POTUS’ national space policy, the first mission to begin building the Moon Base launches this December, with robotic landers and rovers to follow at a near-monthly cadence in 2027.

Moonbound! 🌕 As NASA advances plans for an enduring human presence on the Moon, human spaceflight research plays a key role. Join scientists and experts Jan. 20–22 for NASA's 2027 Investigators’ Workshop to explore the latest advances in this research. Register for free to attend in person or virtually:

What's this? What's this? A full Moon is almost in our midst! October's full Moon will light up the sky tonight, reaching peak illumination at 12:12 a.m. EDT on Oct. 26. No tricks, just a celestial treat to kick off Halloween week. ✨🎃

RT @NASAhistory: 80 years ago today, the first images of Earth from space were taken. A 35mm camera mounted on a captured V-2 rocket launched from White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. This photo is a frame from the rocket's journey to 65 miles (105 km) above Earth's surface.

RT @NASAAdmin: Apollo should never represent the upper limit of what @NASA can achieve. It should be a standard we continuously strive to exceed. We’re bringing that intensity, discipline, and engineering ownership back to this agency. Great nations do not remain great by being caretakers of history, but by continuously making history.

RT @NASA: We are not slowing down. 🚀 Our Artemis III mission will send four astronauts to low Earth orbit next year to test critical systems needed for future lunar landings and we’re accelerating efforts to ensure the success of Artemis IV, the first Artemis mission on the lunar surface

RT @NASASpox: NASA just shared some major updates on the road ahead for Artemis 🚀 2027: Artemis III tests Orion and two lunar landers in low Earth orbit. 2028: Artemis IV returns Americans to the Moon. Catch up on today's announcements in this special edition NASA Minute!

RT @NASAArtemis: To prepare for NASA’s Artemis IV mission to land astronauts on the lunar surface, SpaceX and Blue Origin have updated their concepts of operations for its landers. These landers — Starship and Blue Moon — have concepts of operations different from one another. More below ⬇️

RT @NASAArtemis: Artemis III will be one of the most complex test missions in NASA history. Launching in 2027, Artemis III astronauts will practice rendezvous and docking with two commercial lunar landers designed to carry crew from the Orion spacecraft to the lunar surface. Details below ⬇️

RT @NASAJohnson: One year on Mars. One final check-in. 🔴 On this week’s #HWHAP, the CHAPEA 2 crew reflects on life inside NASA’s simulated Mars habitat, what they’ve learned and what they’re looking forward to as their 378-day mission approaches its end.

RT @NASAArtemis: “It’s crazy to look up and see the Moon far away again. I got used to seeing it bigger.” Emeritus astronaut Victor Glover and retired Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflect on the Artemis II mission on Houston We Have a Podcast.

RT @NASAArtemis: Two scientists. One unforgettable view of our planet. What's it like to see the Artemis II Earthrise image through the eyes of a lunar scientist? How about an oceanographer? Jacob Richardson & Ivona Cetinic are here to tell us. Explore Artemis II data:

RT @NASAJohnson: The world watched them make history. Now, hear what stayed with them.🌕 On this week's #HWHAP, Artemis II astronauts Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen share the moments that stay with them, how their perspectives changed, and what's next.

RT @NASA: "I just hear over and over again: 'I felt like I went on the mission with you'." Artemis II's Jeremy Hansen and Victor Glover reflect on their historic trip around the Moon — and how life on Earth has been since — in our latest Houston We Have A Podcast:

ICYMI: Before a lunar lander can explore the Moon, it has to prove it can withstand the journey. Engineers at @NASAJPL recently completed environmental testing of Griffin-1, a commercial lander supporting early Moon Base development.

The next chapter of human lunar exploration will unfold near the Moon’s South Pole. This interactive lets you tour the region where the Moon Base will take shape and explore its distinctive lighting, rugged terrain, and notable landmarks. Launch the interactive:

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RT @NASA: “It was the greatest adventure that four humans can ever go on.” Listen to Artemis II's Christina Koch and Reid Wiseman reflect on their historic, 10-day journey around the Moon in a recent episode of Houston We Have a Podcast:

RT @Space_Station: Planting the seeds for deep space exploration! 🌱🚀 Astronauts on the space station are continuing to test ways to grow fresh food in microgravity using plant pillows, advancing @NASAScience_ research on seed storage and crop growth capabilities for future exploration missions.

RT @NASAScience_: One step closer to boots on the Moon! 🌙 To prepare for Moon Base, NASA needs to know what physical tasks crews can handle immediately after landing—and Artemis II provided some insight. Soon after splashdown, the crew suited up and tackled mission-critical tasks, demonstrating successful performance within hours of their return.

RT @NASASpox: There was plenty to see across @NASA this week 🚀 🔴 Perseverance breaks a record on Mars 🛰️ Fresh cargo arrives at the ISS 🌌 CRS-35’s space jellyfish lights up the East Coast 🔥 New heat shield tech put to the test 🌔 Artemis III assembly advances Here’s your NASA Minute!

RT @NASA: There's a lot of ground to cover when you're building a Moon Base. During the first phase of @NASAMoonBase development, robotic rovers will gather new details about the lunar South Pole region, while lunar terrain vehicles will extend the reach of each Artemis mission.