97 forecasters

When will NASA next land astronauts on the Moon?

Current estimate

28 Jul 2029

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Opened:

Aug 19, 2021

Closes:

Jan 1, 2040

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 2, 2040

Spot Scoring Time:

Aug 21, 2021

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CNN•Nov 1, 2025

With more Moon missions on the horizon, avoiding crowding and collisions will be a growing challenge

The Conversation•Oct 30, 2025

China says it’s on track to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 ahead of space station mission

Associated Press•Oct 30, 2025

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