Moonbase Alpha is going to be epic.
2026–2027: Early production ramps Tara Fab; AI5 chips in small batches focus on space hardened variants.
(2026–2028): Lunar Space Elevator orbital tether tests, LiftPort's FastMover mission targeted for Q2–Q3 2026 to validate ribbon materials in space environment). Conceptual refinement tied to Moon base plans.
2027–2029: Small scale orbital servers prototype clusters. Google's 81 satellite concepts or Starlink derived compute nodes. Initial deployment if Starship achieves high cadence and low costs ~$200/kg.
2027–2032: Initial outpost establishment (pressurized rovers, solar arrays, RTGs, ~60 tonnes cargo). Semi-annual or more frequent crewed missions. NASA phases: basic infrastructure and science.
2027-2035: Mass driver prototyping or small scale demos on Moon enabled by base precursors and Starship deliveries).
2030s: Operational elevator if Moon base provides anchoring sites, power, and robotics. Initial cargo throughput for ISRU materials or manufactured goods to orbit.