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NASA’s first permanent moon-orbiting space station nears reality, with the HALO module almost ready to house astronauts and support deep space missions.
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Gateway will serve as a cosmic pit stop, enabling astronauts to live, work, and prep for Moon and Mars expeditions — all from lunar orbit.
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The HALO habitat module, crafted in Italy and headed to the U.S., is set to become Gateway’s core living space for Artemis IV astronauts and future deep space explorers.
Gateway’s propulsion system, built by Maxar, will be the most powerful solar electric spacecraft ever, using massive roll-out solar arrays and cutting-edge thrusters.
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ESA, JAXA, CSA, and the UAE are all building key systems — from life support to robotic arms — turning Gateway into a true international lunar outpost.
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ESA’s Lunar Link system will give Gateway high-speed connections to the Moon and Earth, enabling rapid communication during lunar surface missions.
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Launching by 2027, Gateway will connect Artemis astronauts to the Moon, housing them before they descend to the surface and testing systems for Mars trips.
With radiation sensors and experimental gear, Gateway will let scientists study space weather and deep space hazards, critical for keeping astronauts safe on long journeys.
Beyond supporting Moon missions, Gateway is designed as a stepping stone to Mars, testing life support, radiation shielding, and long-duration spaceflight tech.