NASA’s plans for Gateway space station

NASA's Lunar Gateway is a space station set to orbit the moon, supporting sustainable human lunar missions. It will serve as a pit stop for astronauts traveling to the moon, with a lunar lander by SpaceX facilitating surface access. The Gateway is also envisioned as a staging point for deeper space missions. The project begins in 2024 with the launch of key modules, providing initial living space for astronauts.

What is the purpose of the Lunar Gateway space station?

How will astronauts reach the lunar surface from the Lunar Gateway?

What role does NASA envision for the Gateway in terms of missions beyond the moon?

In what year is the dual launch of the power and propulsion element of the station planned to begin?

What initial living arrangements will the habitation and logistics outpost provide for astronauts?