NASA’s Moon Base Vision Includes Swarms of Lunar Robots

The first builders of NASA’s future Moon base may not need spacesuits.NASA put its lunar ambitions on full display in Houston this week, using a major student robotics competition to spotlight how machines will help build its future Moon Base. At the 2026 FIRST Robotics World Championship, the agency highlighted its long-term plan for a permanent presence on the Moon while engaging tens of thousands of students, mentors, and parents through exhibits and live demonstrations.NASA’s Moo