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Building the Moon Base
How NASA’s evolving lunar architecture is transforming exploration into sustained operations
NASA’s latest Moon Base initiative signals a major shift in lunar strategy. The focus is moving beyond individual missions toward a coordinated operational architecture designed to support long-term activity on the Moon. From mobility networks and communications systems to power generation, logistics, and surface infrastructure, a new ecosystem is beginning to take shape. This feature article examines how NASA, commercial industry, and international partners are building the foundation for sustained lunar operations and the future lunar economy.