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Moonbase
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Also known as lunar base, moon base

Tranquility Base: (L to R) Astronaut [[Buzz Aldrin, scientific equipment, Apollo Lunar Module Eagle; US flag and television camera in back (photo by Neil Armstrong)|thumb]]

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  • Past bases
  • Regulation
  • Conservation
  • Moon Village concept
  • Chinese concept
  • Russian concept
  • United States concepts
  • Current: Artemis Program
  • Multi-Purpose Habitation module
  • Soviet Union concepts (defunct)
  • Zvezda
  • Lunar Expeditionary Complex
  • Energia Lunar Expedition
  • Other concepts
  • Surface infrastructure
  • Orbital infrastructure
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

Tranquility Base: (L to R) Astronaut [[Buzz Aldrin, scientific equipment, Apollo Lunar Module Eagle; US flag and television camera in back (photo by Neil Armstrong)|thumb]]

A moonbase (or lunar base) is a human outpost on or below the surface of the Moon. More than a mere site of activity or temporary camp, moonbases are extraterrestrial bases, supporting robotic or human activity, by providing surface infrastructure. Missions to the Moon have realized single-mission bases (Tranquility Base being the first), as well as some small permanent infrastructure like lunar laser ranging installations.

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