NASA Moon Base Programme

Budget

USD 20 Billion

Three Phases

Phase I

2026–28

Landing Site:
Shackleton Connecting Ridge

Phase II

2029–32

Construction

• Habitats
• Power Systems

Phase III

2032 onwards

Research:

• Lunar Swirls
• Magnetic Fields

UPSC Importance

Prelims

• Artemis Programme
• Moon Missions

Mains

• Space Exploration
• International Cooperation