The project should ensure regular human presence on the satellite and become a key element of the new space strategy.
The revision also affected previous plans: NASA is actually suspending the development of the Gateway orbital station. Instead, they want to transfer some of the modules already created to the surface of the Moon and include them in the future infrastructure of the base. This decision affects, in particular, residential modules being developed by American and European partners.
The creation of the lunar complex will take place in stages. In the first phase, the agency will focus on increasing the number of missions using robotic landers, as well as testing new technologies, including communication systems. Next, it is planned to deploy equipment — landers, rovers, drones and power plants necessary for the functioning of a permanent base.
In the future, it is planned to launch manned flights to the Moon approximately every six months with the participation of at least two contractors. gismeteo.ru.
The new strategy is related to the tasks set at the state level: the United States intends to return astronauts to the Moon by 2028 and begin forming a permanent settlement by 2030. At the same time, the Artemis program has already been criticized due to the high cost and delays. It is estimated that by 2025, its expenses will reach $93 billion.
