AMERICA’S National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unveiled plans to establish a permanent human presence on the moon, while reigniting concerns over whether the United States can sustain long-term leadership in space amid political and funding uncertainty.

LUNAR MISSION (From left) Models of the Blue Origin Mark 1 Lunar Lander, Astrolab Crewed Lunar Rover, Lunar Outpost Pegasus rover, and the Firely Elytra Dark orbiter presented after a news conference to discuss Moon Base, a long-term lunar exploration. PHOTO FROM NASA/AUBREY GEMIGNANI
LUNAR MISSION (From left) Models of the Blue Origin Mark 1 Lunar Lander, Astrolab Crewed Lunar Rover, Lunar Outpost Pegasus rover, and the Firely Elytra Dark orbiter presented after a news conference to discuss Moon Base, a long-term lunar exploration. PHOTO FROM NASA/AUBREY GEMIGNANI

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