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NASA makes moves to dodge costly delays on its path to build a $30 billion moon base
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 30, 2026
· 6 min read
By Jackie Wattles, CNN
(CNN) — NASA’s moon base plans, conceptualized just a few months ago, are rolling out in earnest as the space agency maps out a strategy to deliver landers, rovers, buggies and other assets to the lunar surface.
On Tuesday, NASA said it will pay about $590 million dolla...
Key takeaway On Tuesday, NASA said it will pay about $590 million dollars to three companies — Astrobotic, Firefly and Intuitive Machines — for four missions to deliver science instruments and other cargo to the moon.
Why this matters in The El Paso
As NASA pushes forward with its ambitious moon base plans, El Pasoans may wonder what this means for our local community. With the space agency investing billions in the project, it's likely that some of that funding will trickle down to local businesses and institutions. El Paso 's strategic location and existing infrastructure make it an attractive location for companies involved in the space industry, potentially creating new job opportunities and stimulating local economic growth. Furthermore, the city's strong ties to the military and defense industries could also play a role in supporting NASA's lunar endeavors. As the project progresses, it will be worth watching to see how El Paso can capitalize on the opportunities presented by NASA's moon base initiative and what role our city might play in the space agency's plans to establish a permanent human presence on the moon.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? By Jackie Wattles, CNN
(CNN) — NASA’s moon base plans, conceptualized just a few months ago, are rolling out in earnest as the space agency maps out a strategy to deliver landers, rovers, buggies and other assets to the lunar surface.
On Tuesday, NASA said it will pay about $590 million dolla...
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