For the first time, legislation has been unanimously passed that gives the go-ahead for NASA to establish a permanent moon base as part of a push for a sustained American presence on the lunar surface. For the first time, legislation has been unanimously passed that gives the go-ahead for NASA to establish a permanent moon base as part of a push for a sustained American presence on the lunar surface. While not a done deal — both the U.S. Senate and... [4452 chars]