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NASA launches final testing phase for its Moon Base 2026 program as four commercial landers passed final test gates simultaneously, marking a coordinated milestone for lunar surface preparation and positioning them for launch later this year.

Commercial Landers cleared the stringent qualification checks that include propulsion, navigation, thermal, communication and autonomous landing system verification, demonstrating readiness to deliver cargo and crew to the lunar south pole under NASA’s Artemis‑aligned schedule.

NASA expects the cleared landers to support the construction of habitat modules, power generation and life‑support infrastructure, and scientific labs, aiming to establish a sustainable presence on the Moon by 2026.

Industry Partners view the simultaneous success as a confidence boost for future private‑sector lunar contracts, signaling that commercial providers can meet NASA’s rigorous timelines, safety standards, and future lunar gateway integration for upcoming missions.