美國國家航空暨太空總署投入六億美元支持即將到來的登月任務
NASA invests $600 million in upcoming Moon missions
Updated at: July 15, 2026 at 02:00 AM
截至2026年7月，NASA正迅速朝向在月球建立永久人類居住地的目標邁進。
As of July 2026, NASA is moving rapidly toward a permanent human presence on the Moon.
該太空機構已宣布投入近6億美元的合約，用於四項定於2028年底執行的機器人任務。
The space agency has announced nearly $600 million in contracts for four robotic missions scheduled for late 2028.
透過與Astrobotic、Intuitive Machines和Firefly Aerospace等私人企業合作，NASA旨在利用經實證的技術，提升月球探測的速度與可靠性。
By partnering with private companies like Astrobotic, Intuitive Machines, and Firefly Aerospace, NASA aims to use proven technology to increase the speed and reliability of lunar exploration.
這些任務將聚焦於月球南極，搭載關鍵儀器以研究月球塵埃、測試導航系統並測量輻射水平。
These missions will focus on the Moon's south pole, carrying essential instruments to study lunar dust, test navigation systems, and measure radiation levels.
這些數據對於確保未來棲息地中太空人的安全至關重要。
This data is vital for ensuring astronaut safety in future habitats.
NASA署長Jared Isaacman將此策略稱為「回歸成功的藍圖」（playbook，指一套成效顯著的策略）：透過頻繁的任務累積長期成功所需的經驗。
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman calls this strategy a return to a proven playbook: frequent missions build the experience needed for long-term success.
這些努力不單只是為了月球；它們更作為未來人類前往火星任務的關鍵「試驗場」。
These efforts are not just about the Moon; they serve as a critical "proving ground" for eventual human missions to Mars.
此外，NASA正在評估PROMISE探測車，這是一款由核能驅動的載具，旨在探索陰影隕石坑中的水冰。
Additionally, NASA is evaluating the PROMISE rover, a nuclear-powered vehicle designed to explore shadowed craters for water ice.
透過採取這種穩健、漸進的策略，NASA正有效地為太空探測的新紀元奠定基礎，讓人類未來能夠在地球之外生活與工作。
By embracing this approach of steady, incremental progress, NASA is effectively laying the groundwork for a new era of space exploration where humans can live and work beyond Earth.
