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International teams of astronauts will explore the scientific mysteries of deep space with Gateway, humanity’s first space station around the Moon.

Future Mission

lunar space station

A Deep Space Home

Humanity's next science platform

A New Era in Science

NEXT-GEN TECHNOLOGY

Lunar Powerhouse

Gateway is central to the NASA-led Artemis missions to return to the Moon for scientific discovery and chart a path for the first human missions to Mars and beyond. The small space station will be a multi-purpose outpost supporting lunar surface missions, science in lunar orbit, and human exploration further into the cosmos. NASA is working with commercial and international partners to build humanity's Gateway.

Mission Type

Lunar space station

International Partners

CSA, ESA, JAXA, and MBRSC

Launch

No earlier than 2027

polar ORBIT

Near-rectilinear halo orbit

Lunar Space Station 101

Step into the future of lunar exploration with this special Gateway miniseries from “Houston We Have a Podcast,” the official podcast of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Through fascinating conversations with NASA leaders and seasoned astronauts, explore Gateway’s pivotal role in advancing NASA’s Artemis missions, paving the way for sustainable lunar exploration, and preparing humanity for future missions to Mars.

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Spacecraft Design for Deep Space

Through Astronaut Eyes, VR Propels Gateway Forward

NASA astronauts are using virtual reality to explore Gateway, offering insights on design and functionality.

Astronauts living aboard Gateway will be the first humans to make their home in deep space. To fine-tune the design of the next-generation science lab, solar-powered spaceship, and home-away-from home for Artemis crews, NASA calls on experienced astronauts who know a thing or two about living and working on a space station.  

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NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei wears a virtual reality headset and holds motion controllers while exploring a full configuration of the Gateway lunar space station in virtual reality.
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei wears a virtual reality headset and holds motion controllers while exploring a full configuration of the Gateway lunar space station in virtual reality.
NASA/Bill Stafford