NASA Confirms Water on the Moon’s South Pole, Plans Crewed Mission by 2028

NASA has confirmed the presence of water ice in permanently shadowed craters near the Moon’s south pole, marking a major milestone for future space exploration. This discovery paves the way for long-term lunar bases and deep-space missions, as water can be used for both drinking and rocket fuel.

NASA has now fast-tracked its Artemis program, aiming to send astronauts to the south pole by 2028. The agency hopes the Moon can serve as a staging ground for missions to Mars, making this find one of the most important in recent space history.