NASA plans lunar base camp near Moon's South Pole

The video discusses the establishment of a base camp at the Moon's South Pole, which will serve as a fixed outpost for exploration. It will include essential infrastructure such as a landing pad, power systems, and waste management. The Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) will transport crew around the base, while a Habitable Mobility Platform will enable longer exploration missions. The base camp will also feature a surface habitat for up to four crew members during shorter stays.

What is one of the key infrastructures included in the Moon's South Pole base camp?

• A cinema

• A water park

• A landing pad

• A shopping mall

What is the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) similar to?

• International Space Station

• Mars Rover

• Space Shuttle

• Apollo Program's Lunar Roving Vehicle

What will astronauts wear while driving the Lunar Terrain Vehicle?

• Casual clothes

• Standard space suits

• Spacesuits designed for the Artemis program

• Military uniforms

What is the purpose of the Habitable Mobility Platform?

• To serve as a launch pad

• To provide a pressurized living space for extended lunar trips

• To act as a communication hub

• To store lunar samples

How many crew members can the lunar foundation surface habitat accommodate for shorter stays?

• Eight

• Two

• Four

• Six