The Lunar Gateway's primary modules are corroded
8 hours ago
- #Space Policy
- #NASA
- #Lunar Gateway
- NASA planned the Lunar Gateway as a lunar space station for exploration and deep-space technology testing.
- Project faced delays: initial module launch shifted from 2022 to 2024 with HALO, then I-HAB by 2026, but deadlines passed.
- NASA 'paused' Gateway in March 2024 to focus on lunar surface efforts, citing cost and competition concerns.
- Cancellation deemed justifiable to avoid billions spent complicating lunar access and losing ground to Chinese astronauts.
- Congressional testimony revealed Northrop Grumman urging repurposing of HALO for lunar surface base after Gateway's end.