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Study recommends four lunar locations for crewed missions beyond the south pole

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A study has identified four locations on the moon for future crewed missions, extending consideration beyond the lunar south pole where NASA is focused on establishing a base. The recommendations add potential destinations to the discussion of where human exploration missions could go.

Discovered 2026-10-22T03:15:49.362927-07:00 | 2026-10-22T03:15:49.362927-07:00

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  • The study introduces four candidate locations beyond the south pole, broadening the options under consideration for future crewed lunar missions.
  • NASA’s focus remains on a south-pole base; the recommendations provide additional input for mission planners evaluating where human exploration could take place.

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