US moon base plans revealed for what Nasa chief calls ‘the grand return’
US space agency Nasa has unveiled far-reaching plans for its first moon base that could see people living and working on the lunar surface within six years.
Located at the moon’s south pole, the outpost, which eventually may have sites spread out over hundreds of square kilometres, would be established in a phased approach, which builds capability over time.
The pioneering development was designed to help unlock new scientific discoveries and develop the technologies needed for future deep space...
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