Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base

BBC Science Tuesday 26 May 2026, 20:25 UTC 1 min read

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NASA is advancing its plans for a permanent Moon base by deploying hopping drones and roving vehicles. These robotic assets are integral to the ongoing development and establishment of a sustained human presence on the lunar surface.

Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.

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