#Artemis program

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The Space Station Orbiting the Moon — What Is Gateway Actually For?

April 19, 2026

Tucked into an orbit that is neither the lunar surface nor Earth's backyard, Gateway is one of the stranger ideas in the Artemis program. Why build a small station out there at all? Here's a plain-language look at the NRHO, how Gateway differs from the ISS, and why it matters for reaching Mars.

Our Solar System Family #Lunar Gateway#Gateway#Artemis program#NRHO#lunar exploration#NASA

What Would It Take to Live on the Moon? Five Survival Challenges Facing Humanity

April 9, 2026

As the Artemis program pushes forward, long-term stays on the lunar surface are becoming a real possibility. Radiation, vacuum, and wild temperature swings — here's what the science says about keeping humans alive in one of the most hostile environments imaginable.

Our Solar System Family #lunar base#Artemis program#radiation shielding#space habitation#regolith