Exploration architecture

The Moon-to-Mars Architecture

The strategy of returning to the Moon first, and using it as a proving ground for the systems and skills needed to send crews to Mars. Under this integrated approach the Artemis missions and the Lunar Gateway are steps toward a longer campaign, testing habitats, life support, and surface operations close to home before the far harder journey to Mars.

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›The Moon as a proving ground for Mars

Artemis program
Lunar Gateway
The Mars Surface Base

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Associated withArtemis program
Associated withLunar Gateway
Associated withThe Mars Surface Base

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NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.

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The Moon-to-Mars Architecture

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Systems, programs & concepts

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The Moon-to-Mars Architecture

Highlights

Systems, programs & concepts

Knowledge connections

Sources