Permanent Moon Base: The push for a permanent moon base has reached a defining moment in 2026, as U.S. lawmakers formally back a long-term human presence on the lunar surface. In a rare unanimous move, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved the NASA Authorization Act of 2026, signaling a major shift in America’s space strategy. The bill directs NASA to develop a “Lunar Surface Moon Base” capable of supporting continuous human habitation, scientific research, and industrial operations.At the same time, the US China space race is intensifying, with China advancing its International Lunar Research Station (ILRS)…