NASA calls for the establishment of a "lunar base" before 2035: to allow humans to live on the moon for extended periods.

NASA announced plans to establish a permanent "base" on the Moon by 2035, or initiate innovations in energy, building materials, and investment chains. (Previous context: Musk: SpaceX Starship "will fly to Mars by the end of next year" carrying Tesla Bots Optimus, with manned landing as early as 2029) (Background supplement: Musk seeks trainers for Bots Optimus: robot soldiers will participate in future battles with "perfect shooting accuracy") At the international space conference held this week in Australia, NASA Administrator Sean Duffy announced that by 2035, a long-term habitable "base" will be established on the Moon's surface, symbolizing a shift from the short-term explorations of the Apollo era to long-term habitation, while also opening the door to the Earth-Moon economic circle. Transitioning from landing to settlement: New milestones of the Artemis program According to a report from Knewz.com, the Artemis program has laid out three major nodes: • In early 2026, Artemis II will send four astronauts on a lunar flyby; • In 2027, Artemis III will land two astronauts at the Moon's south pole for a seven-day stay; • By 2035, a lunar village that can provide long-term shelter for astronauts will be completed. Duffy emphasized, "We are not just planning to land on the Moon, but to enable humans to live there for extended periods." Energy and building materials: The technological core for permanent lunar presence To realize this vision: the first is energy, as each sunset on the Moon lasts for two weeks, making solar power difficult to stabilize. NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy are developing a small nuclear reactor Fission Surface Power System with a power output of about 100 kWe and a weight of no more than 15 tons. If successfully deployed, this system will become the power heart of the lunar base. Next is building materials. Transporting materials from Earth to the Moon is costly, so "in-situ resource utilization" (ISRU) has become the mainstream strategy. Researchers have tested converting lunar soil (Regolith) into lunar concrete at the International Space Station, with technical paths including chemical reactions to generate geopolymers, laser or microwave sintering solidification, and even using 3D printing robots to directly print habitats. These solutions will reshape the cost structure of space construction. Forming the Earth-Moon economy: Industry chains and capital trends Once the lunar base is established, energy equipment, 3D construction, lunar soil extraction, and life support systems will form a new industry chain. The U.S. government's research and development budget is an early driving force, while venture capital is flooding into related startups. Industry discussions have expanded to include lunar resource pricing models and on-chain settlement mechanisms, with relevant financial instruments likely to follow. However, high potential also means high uncertainty. Significant upfront investments, technical bottlenecks, and geopolitical tensions are all potential risks. The market needs to assess the risk of delays in development timelines or changes in international cooperation, and pay attention to the milestones released by NASA in the future. Moving towards outer space: The next step for human civilization However, looking ahead to human development, if energy self-sufficiency and resource recycling can mature on the Moon, it will inspire sustainable issues on Earth. When humanity is no longer limited to a single planet, the resilience of civilization will also be enhanced. In the next decade, whether the Earth-Moon economic circle can take off smoothly depends on the commercialization speed of the aforementioned energy and building material solutions, as well as whether nations can reach a consensus on space governance frameworks. If adjustments are made appropriately, the image of lighting the eternal lamp on the lunar surface by 2035 will not just be an imagination, but a milestone achieved by the global industry and science together. Related reports Is it surprising? Musk invests $1 billion in Tesla stocks, just one of the scripts for 2025 Is Tesla merging with xAI? Bridgewater Capital founder: it feels inevitable. <NASA calls for the establishment of a "lunar base" by 2035: enabling humans to live on the Moon for extended periods> This article was first published in BlockTempo, the most influential blockchain news media.