NASA unveils lunar strategy

NASA's return to the Moon will reveal its new architecture and global exploration strategy this December 4. Stay tuned!

Written byPhil Plait
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On Monday, December 4, NASA will unveil its architecture for the return to the Moon. I'm very curious about this, of course! I support going back to the Moon, but there are a lot of caveats in my mind -- like not stepping on the throat of science to do it. Along with this release they'll discuss their global exploration strategy. I'll be politic here and say that this could be made a lot clearer by NASA, so I hope this press conference will help.

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