Leonard David's INSIDE OUTER SPACE

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For the first time, legislation has been unanimously passed that gives the go for NASA to establish a permanent moon base as part of sustained American presence on the lunar surface.

While not a done deal – both the U.S. Senate and House chambers must agree on the language – the impetus for establishing a “Lunar Surface Moon Base” is that America is in a space race with China.

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As spelled out in the legislation, it calls for establishing a Lunar Surface Moon Base “to develop a permanent crewed United States presence on the moon capable of long-duration habitation, robotic and industrial operations to advance science, technology, and strategic interests.”

For more details, go to my new Space.com story – “US lawmakers call for a permanent moon base. Will it ever happen?” – at:

https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/us-lawmakers-call-for-a-permanent-moon-base-will-it-ever-happen