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If you're looking, here's a "good deal" for NASA and the European Space Agency

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Briefings

NASA is shifting its international space strategy to prioritize a surface lunar station near the south pole over orbital modules like the Lunar Gateway. This move aims to secure resources and build a Moon Base without requiring a massive budget increase, though it risks reducing funding for other international cooperation efforts. The shift reflects a strategic choice to focus on lunar real estate and resources rather than maintaining a complex orbital station.

Key points

• NASA is abandoning the construction of the Lunar Gateway orbital station in favor of building a surface station near the Moon's south pole.
• The new strategy prioritizes securing resources and building a Moon Base without requiring a massive budget increase from the US space agency.

Context and limitations

The article discusses a strategic shift in NASA's international cooperation, but specific dates for the new station's launch or completion are not provided. The evidence does not include details on the budget figures or the specific timeline for the lunar real estate competition.

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