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Lunar Gateway: Your Moon Base Adventure!

Imagine a space station orbiting the Moon, a super cool outpost for astronauts exploring our cosmic neighbor!

Images

Sarehole Mill - Hall Green

Sarehole Mill - Hall Green

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Earth from the Moon - Illustration
Lunar Gateway rendering 2 (ESPRIT Refueling Module cropped)
Lunar Gateway orbit seen from 45° north above the Moon
Outbuilding - Sarehole Mill - Hall Green - office building in the car park
Lunar Gateway orbit seen from North above the Moon
Sarehole Mill - Hall Green
Animation of Lunar Gateway around Earth
Lunar Gateway rendering 2
Lunar Gateway
About the Project Apollo Archive Flickr Gallery
Animation of Lunar Gateway around Earth - Frame rotating with Moon - Front

Key Facts

Location in Space
Orbiting the Moon.
What It Is
A planned space station.
Who's Building It
NASA, ESA, JAXA, CSA, and MBRSC.
Fun Fact
It will be the first space station built beyond Earth's orbit.

Meet the Moon's New Neighbor!

The Lunar Gateway is like a special house in space, but instead of orbiting Earth, it orbits the Moon! It's not built all at once, but piece by piece, like a giant LEGO set in the sky. This space station will be a place for astronauts to live and work while they explore the Moon. It's going to be a very important stop for future space adventures!

Building a Space House, Far Away!

Think about building a treehouse, but way, way higher and much farther away! That's what scientists and engineers are doing for the Lunar Gateway. They are sending up different parts, like living quarters and engines, and putting them together in space. It's a huge team effort with countries from all over the world helping to build this amazing place.

Why We Need a Moon House!

The Lunar Gateway is super important because it will help us learn more about the Moon and even other planets like Mars! It's like a special science lab in space where astronauts can do experiments. It will also be a place to rest and get ready for even bigger journeys into space. It's a stepping stone to the stars!

Gateway's Awesome Jobs!

This space station has many jobs! It will help astronauts talk to Earth, act as a safe place to live, and be a launchpad for exploring the Moon's surface. Imagine it as a super-duper space hotel and science center all rolled into one, waiting for astronauts to arrive and start their exciting missions!

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