Gateway
International teams of astronauts will explore the scientific mysteries of deep space with Gateway, humanity’s first space station around the Moon.
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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.
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.
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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.
Read MoreInternational Partnerships
Gateway will extend international cooperation in space exploration from low Earth orbit to deep space.
Space agencies making significant contributions to Gateway include the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), European Space Agency (ESA), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions
How big will Gateway be? How will it be assembled? What will astronauts do there? Got questions? We’ve got answers.
From its purpose and design to its role in future space exploration, discover everything you need to know about Gateway, humanity’s first space station in lunar orbit.
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