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Discover the wonders of the Moon and the future Moon Base with this collection of NASA learning resources.

Illustration of a concept for a future lunar outpost. Large vertical solar arrays stand in the foreground at left, while several rover-like vehicles and cylindrical surface elements are arranged across the Moon’s gray, uneven terrain. Additional solar arrays line a distant ridge. A large wheeled vehicle and structural equipment fill the foreground at right. The Sun shines above the horizon, with a crescent Earth visible against the star-filled sky.
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Humanity’s First Lunar Outpost

Coming soon to a Moon near you. We’re building a Moon Base near the lunar South Pole — a hub for science, technology demonstrations, and sustained exploration. Beginning with robotic systems and evolving toward continuous human operations, humanity’s first outpost on the Moon will support new discoveries and prepare us for our first crewed missions to Mars.

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A postcard from humanity’s future outpost on the Moon

Designed by Moon Base Program intern Macie Landon at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, this printable postcard invites you to imagine what the future of living and working on the lunar surface will look like. Download it to share, display, or spark a fun classroom conversation about humanity’s future on the Moon.

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You’ve Got Moon Mail

Greetings from the Moon Base

Front of a vintage-inspired postcard reading “Greetings from… Moon Base” and “Humanity’s First Lunar Outpost.” An artist’s concept shows an astronaut looking through a habitat window toward a Moon Base on the lunar surface, with rovers, tall solar arrays, other surface equipment, another astronaut, and Earth visible near the horizon.

Explore the Moon Online

Ready to explore the Moon? Dive into interactive experiences that let you investigate lunar samples, explore the lunar surface, and see our nearest celestial neighbor from a new perspective.

Daily Moon Guide

View NASA's interactive guide for observing the Moon each day of the year.

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Members of the Artemis II crew receive a lesson on lunar fundamentals in the Apollo Lunar Lab at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas on May 9, 2023.

Astromaterials 3D

Explore NASA’s collection of Moon rocks and meteorite samples through detailed, interactive 3D models.

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Black-and-white mosaic of the Moon’s South Pole showing a densely cratered landscape viewed from above. Circular grid lines and crosshairs overlay the image, with the lunar pole located at the center. Large and small craters cover the region, with deep shadows visible inside many crater walls and basins.

Lunar QuickMap

Analyze the lunar surface using interactive maps and data from past and present Moon missions.

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Eyes on the Solar System

Fly to the Moon in 3D, follow NASA missions, and explore the lunar environment across time.

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In the lunar South Pole lies Malapert massif (informal name), which is thought to be a remnant of the South Pole – Aitken basin rim, which formed more than 4 billion years ago. More recently, this magnificent peak (lower left) was selected as an Artemis III candidate landing region. Credit: NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University

Lunar South Pole Region in 3D

Tour this unique region in 3D to experience its rugged terrain and distinctive lighting conditions.

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Map: Commercial Moon Missions

See where CLPS Moon missions have landed and where future deliveries are headed.

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Bring the Moon Base to Your Space

Bring the future of lunar exploration a little closer to home. Designed by Moon Base Program intern Macie Landon at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, this poster offers an artistic vision of humanity’s future on the lunar surface. Download and print your own copy to inspire curiosity and exploration in classrooms, offices, or anywhere a little Moon joy is needed.

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NASA Moon Base poster featuring a stylized illustration in shades of blue. A large astronaut helmet fills the frame, its visor revealing a futuristic lunar outpost surrounded by rugged, cratered terrain and distant mountains. Small habitats and other structures are scattered across the lunar surface.
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Print Your Own Lunar Geology Tools

Learn about the specialized equipment astronauts use to investigate the lunar surface, examine rocks and soil, and collect samples for scientific study. Then bring lunar exploration into your own hands with downloadable 3D files you can use to print your own set of replica geology tools.

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Astronaut in spacesuit on lunar surface using rake to collect samples
Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17 lunar module pilot, collects lunar rake samples at Station 1 during the mission’s first spacewalk at the Taurus-Littrow landing site. This picture was taken by astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander.
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Houston We Have a Podcast

From Earth orbit to the Moon and Mars, explore the world of human spaceflight with NASA each week on the official podcast of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Listen to in-depth conversations with the astronauts, scientists and engineers who make it possible.

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Illustration of an astronaut standing on the lunar surface at a conceptual outpost. A large cylindrical, wheeled habitat-like structure fills the foreground at left, while a large rover stands at right and a smaller open rover is visible in the distance. Solar arrays line a ridge along the horizon. Lights illuminate tracks across the gray lunar terrain, and a crescent Earth appears in the star-filled sky above.

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Moon Base FAQs

How will NASA build a Moon Base? Where will it be located? Explore answers to these questions and more as NASA works to establish an enduring human presence on the Moon.

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Lunar South Pole Region

Discover what makes this region of the Moon such a compelling place for exploration, science, and future human activity.

Earth's Moon against the backdrop of space

Moon Facts

Learn more about the Moon’s origins, composition, environment, and unique characteristics.

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Scientific Visualizations

Dive into NASA’s collection of data-driven visualizations that bring the Moon, our solar system, and the universe to life.

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