Trump's New NASA Boss Says He's Gonna Build' a Base on the Moon

"We're returning to the moon and we're gonna stay. We're gonna build a lunar base. And next up is Artemis II, which is America's moon rocket, it's right behind me, 8.8 million pounds of thrust, we're gonna send four astronauts around the moon in a matter of weeks, safely back to Earth, and then we're gonna set up for missions every year, again in '27 until '28, when we land on moon."

"We're doing the other things. We're going nuclear power on propulsion in space so some day you can see American astronauts plant stars and stripes on Mars. So this is kind of our role that we fulfil here at NASA. We're pioneering, ensuring American leadership in the high ground of space."

NASA administrator Jared Isaacman outlined an ambitious space exploration agenda during an appearance on Fox Business. The administration prioritizes returning to the moon with plans to establish a permanent lunar base. Artemis II, America's moon rocket with 8.8 million pounds of thrust, will send four astronauts around the moon within weeks, followed by annual missions beginning in 2027, with a moon landing planned for 2027-2028. Beyond lunar objectives, NASA is developing nuclear propulsion systems for space travel to enable future American astronauts to reach Mars. Isaacman emphasized NASA's role in pioneering American leadership in space, working alongside the Space Force to maintain U.S. dominance in space exploration and security.

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