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Briefing: NASA halts work on Gateway to develop a lunar base

Strategic angle: NASA is shifting its focus from the lunar Gateway project to the development of a lunar base.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-24 · 1 MIN READ

NASA is halting its work on the lunar Gateway, redirecting resources and efforts towards establishing a lunar base.

This decision reflects a broader strategy aimed at creating a sustainable human presence on the Moon, which may impact future lunar missions and infrastructure.

The announcement was made on March 24, 2026, and indicates a significant change in NASA's approach to lunar exploration.