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Evening Standard
Nick Lester

Moon base plans revealed as Nasa chief says ‘the grand return is close at hand’

The plans were revealed following the record-breaking flyby of the Moon by the Artemis II crew in April (Nasa via AP) - (AP)

Nasa has unveiled far-reaching plans for its first Moon base that could see people living and working on the lunar surface within six years.

Located at the satellite’s south pole, the outpost, which eventually may have sites spread out over hundreds of square miles, will be established in a phased approach, which builds capability over time.

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