Where might the outpost be located?
The specific location has not been identified, but NASA expects it to be situated at one of the lunar poles. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) will provide substantial data as well as new maps of the lunar poles; this data will be used to identify the optimal location for an outpost. A specific location will be identified once the data from LRO is analyzed. The outpost as currently envisioned would also allow future sorties to other places on the moon and would enable preparation for the exploration of Mars.
