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Gateway

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

Lunar Space Station 101

On this episode of “Houston We Have a Podcast,” ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano discusses how ESA and JAXA are providing important hardware for humanity's first space station to orbit the Moon.

Listen to the Podcast about Lunar Space Station 101

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.

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An artist's rendering of Gateway's Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) module.
Artist’s concept shows a close-up of Gateway’s Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) module. Provided by Northrop Grumman, HALO is one of the space station’s habitation elements where astronauts will live, conduct science, and prepare for lunar surface missions.
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