Gateway
International teams of astronauts will explore the scientific mysteries of deep space with Gateway, humanity’s first space station around the Moon.
lunar space station
Humanity's next science platform
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Gateway: Up Close in Stunning Detail
Witness Gateway in stunning detail with this video that brings the future of lunar exploration to life.
Watch the Full VideoLunar Space Station 101
On this episode of "Houston, We Have a Podcast," a NASA astronaut and a Gateway science expert discuss how the future lunar space station will be used for science, deep space exploration, and more.
Listen to the Podcast about Lunar Space Station 101![An artist's render shows the Gateway lunar space station in near rectilinear halo orbit around the Moon. Credit: NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/53336496933-ae835b94b0-o.jpg?w=1920)
Frequently 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.
Learn More About FAQs![An artist's rendering of Gateway's Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) module.](https://images-assets.nasa.gov/image/Gateway%20Summer%20Req%20Images%20Rev2_13/Gateway%20Summer%20Req%20Images%20Rev2_13~large.jpg?w=1920&h=1080&fit=clip&crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint)
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.
Learn More About Gateway's Capabilities![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.](https://images-assets.nasa.gov/image/Artemis%20-%20Gateway%20-%20Artemis%20IV%20-%20Gateway%20Landscape/Artemis%20-%20Gateway%20-%20Artemis%20IV%20-%20Gateway%20Landscape~large.jpg?w=1920&h=1080&fit=clip&crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint)
International 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).
Learn More About International Partnerships![This artist’s rendering of Gateway’s Lunar I-Hab module shows a detailed view of the element with Orion attached. The module and spacecraft are illuminated against the backdrop of outer space.](https://images-assets.nasa.gov/image/Gateway%20Summer%20Req%20Images%20Rev2_11/Gateway%20Summer%20Req%20Images%20Rev2_11~large.jpg?w=1920&h=1080&fit=clip&crop=faces%2Cfocalpoint)