News · 1 July 2026

NASA pushes ahead with £24bn moon base plan

NASA is moving quickly with its plan to build a permanent moon settlement, awarding £460 million to three companies for cargo missions. This initial phase, costing around £8 billion through 2028, includes robots setting up infrastructure for future astronauts. The total moon base project is expected to cost about £24 billion, but faces challenges like a rocket explosion.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 July 2026 at 1:05

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