NASA unveils ambitious plan to build lunar village by 2035
NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy announced that the agency aims to establish a full-fledged village on the Moon by 2035, marking a major leap in humanity’s efforts to expand beyond Earth.
Speaking at the International Aerospace Congress (IAC) in Sydney, Australia, Duffy said the project goes beyond a temporary station, envisioning “sustainable human life on the Moon.” The plan includes using lunar materials to construct shelters and building a nuclear-powered base to support long-term habitation.
The initiative is part of NASA’s broader Artemis program. In February 2026, four astronauts are expected to orbit the Moon during Artemis II, the first lunar mission in more than 50 years. By mid-2027, Artemis III aims to land two astronauts near the lunar south pole for a seven-day mission to gather geological data and study conditions for a permanent settlement.
Duffy also outlined NASA’s long-term ambition to lead human exploration of Mars, predicting that the United States will be the first nation to reach the Red Planet.
“This will not be just a station, but a village,” Duffy emphasized, highlighting NASA’s vision of creating a sustainable presence on the Moon as a stepping stone for future interplanetary exploration.
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