A permanent Moon base is moving closer to reality in 2026. The NASA Authorization Act 2026 has given clear political backing. It targets early lunar base infrastructure by 2030. Billions are already committed under the Artemis Program. The United States wants long-term human presence on the Moon. The urgency is rising fast. The US China space race is now a key driver. Chinas lunar base plans are expanding. The Moon is now about power, resources, and technology leadership. NASA is building step by step. First missions. Then habitats. Synopsis A permanent Moon base is moving closer to reality in 2026. The NASA Authorization Act 2026 has given clear political backing. It targets early lunar base infrastructure by 2030. Billions are already committed under the Artemis Program. The U... [7897 chars]