Gateway (lunar station)

The Gateway, also known as the Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, is a planned space station orbiting the Moon. It will serve as a versatile hub for astronauts and robotic missions, supporting lunar exploration, scientific research, and future journeys to Mars. Acting as a staging point, it helps scientists study lunar conditions, test new technology, and prepare for extended deep-space missions. The Gateway aims to enhance international collaboration and build sustainable human presence beyond Earth, functioning similarly to a waystation that facilitates efficient and safer exploration of the lunar surface and the wider solar system.