This is How NASA Will Build a City on the Moon

For the first time in history, humanity isn’t just planning to visit another world, it’s preparing to live there. From ice hidden in eternal darkness to solar-powered peaks and 3D-printed habitats, NASA’s Artemis program is laying the groundwork for a permanent lunar presence. The Moon is no longer just a destination, it’s becoming a launchpad, a resource hub, and potentially the first off-world city. This breakdown of how NASA will build a city on the Moon explores the technology, the strategy, and the challenges of turning a hostile wasteland into a functioning human settlement. The next giant leap isn’t a footprint, it’s civilization. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - NASA’s Plan to Build a Moon City 0:50 - Why NASA Is Targeting the South Pole 3:34 - The Water Ice That Changes Everything 8:20 - The Moon Dust Problem 11:06 - NASA’s Plan to Start Building 12:16 - 3D-Printing the Moon Base 18:19 - Powering a Permanent Lunar Outpost 21:56 - Who Will Actually Live There? Narrated by: Josh Risser 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! 🔔 SUGGEST A TOPIC: https://bit.ly/suggest-an-infographics-video 💬 Come chat with me: https://discord.gg/theinfoshow 🔖 MY SOCIAL PAGES TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@theinfographicsshow Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TheInfographicsShow 📝 SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/XE0fYvZ1 All videos are based on publicly available information unless otherwise noted.