Moon to Mars Strategy

The Moon to Mars Strategy is NASA’s plan to use the Moon as a testing ground to develop and refine technologies needed for future human missions to Mars. By establishing a sustainable presence on the Moon, NASA can improve life support systems, produce resources like water and fuel locally, and gain experience in operating far from Earth. This approach helps identify and solve challenges closer to home before committing to the more complex and distant journey to Mars, ultimately supporting safer, more efficient, and successful crewed exploration of the Red Planet.