NASA outlines ambitious plans to build a permanent moon base

NASA is moving quickly to establish a permanent presence on the moon, with plans to scout the lunar South Pole using uncrewed landers and rovers in preparation for the historic Artemis III crewed mission.

Plans for a permanent moon base are moving rapidly as NASA prepares for the historic Artemis III mission. Jared Isaacman joins to discuss the agency's phase-one strategy, which involves deploying advanced landers and rovers to scout the lunar South Pole starting in 2027. These uncrewed robotic missions will gather critical data on the harsh environment before astronauts establish a long-term presence.