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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
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Explore Gateway

Immerse yourself in the future of deep space exploration and download a 3D model of Gateway. Click, drag, and explore the exterior of the lunar space station from multiple angles.

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Lunar Space Station 101

In this episode of Houston We Have a Podcast, UAE astronaut Hazzaa AlMansoori discusses the airlock that Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre will provide for Gateway. NASA's Lunar Architecture Lead, Shatel Bhakta, explains how Gateway will pave the way for future crewed missions to Mars.

Listen to the Podcast about Lunar Space Station 101

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Gateway: Centering Science

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Gateway Stands Tall for Stress Test

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True Blue: High-Power Propulsion for Gateway

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