NASA and ESA's Artemis program, now with 55 international collaborators, aims to return humans to the moon by establishing Artemis Base Camp at the lunar south pole. Additionally, a joint China-Russia initiative plans the International Lunar Research Station by 2035. Both endeavors focus on scientific research and resource extraction, as the moon holds valuable materials like rare earth elements and titanium. The renewed interest is underscored by geopolitical stakes, as nations vie for leadership in the new space race, highlighting both the strategic and resource-oriented imperatives of lunar missions.
NASA aims to establish a permanent base at the moon's south pole, dubbed Artemis Base Camp, in collaboration with 55 international partners under the Artemis program.
The International Lunar Research Station, proposed by China and Russia, aims to be built by 2035 and will host both astronauts and permanent robotic equipment for scientific research.
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