Framing Analysis
NASA has announced plans for a human return to the lunar surface in 2028 supported by a $20 billion lunar base initiative and the preceding MoonFall drone program. The Artemis II mission is scheduled for April 2026, while MoonFall drones developed by JPL and delivered by Firefly Aerospace will scout landing sites and resources before Artemis IV. All claims draw from ABC News and Ars Technica reporting.