This game studio wants kids to help NASA build the first lunar colony

July 31, 2026 - 02:59

A new video game is asking teenagers to take on a real-world challenge: building the first permanent settlement on the moon. The game, called Moonbase Y, is being developed by August Interactive and is designed for players aged 13 and older. It is a cooperative online experience where players take charge of constructing a lunar colony, but it is not just a fantasy. The game uses actual NASA imagery and scientific data to create a realistic environment.

Players must solve the same problems that a real moon settlement would face. This includes managing life support systems, generating power, and dealing with the harsh conditions of the lunar surface. The goal is to get young people thinking about the practical steps needed for long-term space exploration. August Interactive hopes that by playing the game, kids will come up with creative solutions that could actually help NASA engineers. The studio sees the game as a way to turn a fun activity into a serious brainstorming tool for the future of space travel. Moonbase Y is still in development, but it aims to blend education with the kind of teamwork found in popular survival and building games.