NASA Plans Annual Moon Landings Starting 2027, Cancels Lunar Gateway Project

NASA announced plans for at least one Moon landing each year beginning in 2027, as part of the Artemis program. The agency will standardize the Space Launch System (SLS) configuration and add one mission in 2027. NASA also canceled the Lunar Gateway project, shifting focus to building infrastructure directly on the Moon's surface.

Published Mar 26, 2026

NASA announced that it will conduct at least one Moon landing each year starting in 2027, as part of the Artemis program. This includes standardizing the Space Launch System (SLS) configuration and adding an additional mission in 2027.

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Additionally, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced the cancellation of the Lunar Gateway project, which aimed to establish the first space station in lunar orbit. The program's focus will now shift to building infrastructure directly on the Moon's surface to support future missions.