Moonbase

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A moonbase (or lunar base) is a human outpost on or beneath the surface of the Moon. More than a mere site of activity or temporary camp, moonbases are extraterrestrial bases, supporting robotic or human activity, by providing surface infrastructure. Missions to the Moon have realized single-mission bases (Tranquility Base in 1969 being the first), as well as some small permanent infrastructure like lunar laser ranging installations. Plans for establishing permanent multi-mission moonbases, with surface or sub-surface research stations, are being proposed internationally. As of 2025, the two most advanced projects to establish moonbases have been pursued multilaterally as part of the U.S.-led Artemis program, with its planned Artemis Base Camp and as the China-led International Lunar Research Station. A broad, international infrastructure has been envisioned with the so-called Moon Village concept, and a general international regulatory regime for lunar activity has been called for by the...

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