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International teams of astronauts will explore the scientific mysteries of deep space with Gateway, humanity’s first space station around the Moon.

Future Mission

lunar space station

A Deep Space Home

Humanity's next science platform

A New Era in Science

NEXT-GEN TECHNOLOGY

Lunar Powerhouse

Gateway is central to the NASA-led Artemis missions to return to the Moon for scientific discovery and chart a path for the first human missions to Mars and beyond. The small space station will be a multi-purpose outpost supporting lunar surface missions, science in lunar orbit, and human exploration further into the cosmos. NASA is working with commercial and international partners to build humanity's Gateway.

Mission Type

Lunar space station

International Partners

CSA, ESA, JAXA, and MBRSC

Launch

No earlier than 2025

polar ORBIT

Near-rectilinear halo orbit

A Home for Astronauts around the Moon

The primary structure of the Gateway space station’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) module is one step closer to launch following welding completion in Turin, Italy. HALO is one of the Gateway modules where astronauts will live, conduct science, and prepare for lunar surface missions.

Learn More About HALO

A large circular structure stands in a facility. The camera looks straight through the structure. At this angle, the interior looks like concentric circles.

NASA is partnering with Northrop Grumman and subcontractor Thales Alenia Space to develop HALO.

Northrop Grumman/Thales Alenia Space

Artemis IV: Building the First Lunar Space Station

Following the Artemis III mission that will land the first people near the Moon’s South Pole, astronauts on Artemis IV will live and work in humanity’s first lunar space station, Gateway, which will enable new opportunities for science and preparation for human missions to Mars.

Read More About Artemis IV

Gateway, NASA's lunar space station, with large solar panels orbits the Moon against the backdrop of space, with the sun peering from behind. In this rendering, Gateway hosts the Orion spacecraft and SpaceX's deep space logistics spacecraft in a polar orbit around the Moon, supporting scientific discovery on the lunar surface during the Artemis IV mission.

Featured Gateway News

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Through Astronaut Eyes, Virtual Reality Propels Gateway Forward

Gateway’s HALO Making Moves

I Am Artemis: Mark Wagner

Gateway: Up Close in Stunning Detail

Gateway: Forward Progress on Artemis IV

I am Artemis: Chantelle Dubois

NASA, Aerojet Rocketdyne Put Gateway Thruster System to the Test

True Blue: High-Power Propulsion for Gateway

Gateway’s Capabilities

Explore a snapshot of Gateway’s extensive capabilities for sustained exploration and research in deep space.

Gateway will feature docking ports for a variety of visiting spacecraft, as well as space for crew to live, work, prepare for lunar surface missions, and conduct scientific investigations.

Artist's concept of NASA's Gateway space station orbiting the Moon. The illustration showcases the station's modular structure, including solar arrays extending from either side and various interconnected modules forming the core of the station. The Moon's rugged surface is visible below, emphasizing Gateway's position in lunar orbit. The station is depicted in deep space, with a dark sky providing contrast to the bright, reflective components of the spacecraft.

Artist’s concept depicts the Gateway space station hosting the Orion spacecraft in a polar orbit around the Moon, supporting scientific discovery on the lunar surface during the Artemis IV mission.

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