activeNASA / ESA / JAXA / CSA
Lunar Gateway
International space station in lunar orbit supporting Artemis surface missions. Gateway will serve as a staging point for crewed lunar landings, deep space science, and eventual Mars transit. ESA is building the ESPRIT refueling module and I-HAB habitation module. JAXA contributing life support. CSA providing Canadarm3 robotic system.
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Budget
~$5B+ (multi-agency; ESA contributing €1.8B for ESPRIT & I-HAB modules)
Timeline
2025–2030s
Key Milestones
PPE (Power & Propulsion Element) and HALO habitat integrated at KSC
2025
PPE+HALO launch on Falcon Heavy to lunar orbit
2027
Artemis IV crew docks with Gateway; ESA ESPRIT module delivery
2028
I-HAB (ESA) and Canadarm3 (CSA) modules added
2029
Contractors
LMTNOC
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Sources
- nasa.gov/gateway
- esa.int