"President Trump just signed an executive order today reaffirming the U.S.'s commitment to landing astronauts on the moon by 2028 as part of NASA's Artemis program. Titled "Ensuring American Space Superiority ," the order also sets a goal for establishing initial elements of a permanent lunar outpost by 2030, including nuclear power sources on the lunar surface. Trump will reorganize space policy coordination under the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, with the president as chairman."
"Newly appointed NASA administrator Jared Isaacman - who was previously a SpaceX customer - has emphasized prioritizing a lunar return to compete with China. This move signals continued support for commercial involvement in U.S. space efforts. Shares of Rocket Lab ( NASDAQ:RKLB ) jumped in morning trading today following the news, building on positive momentum from the company's successful 20th Electron rocket launch of 2025, which yesterday deployed a U.S. Space Force mission ahead of schedule."
"Rocket Lab operates as an end-to-end space company , providing not only launch services with its Electron rocket but also spacecraft design, manufacturing, and components. The company supplies satellite subsystems, including star trackers, reaction wheels, solar cells and arrays, satellite radios, and separation systems. It has invested in expanding U.S. production of space-grade solar cells and electro-optical sensors to meet demand for domestic supply chains in national security missions."
An executive order reaffirms the U.S. commitment to landing astronauts on the moon by 2028 under NASA's Artemis program and sets a goal to establish initial elements of a permanent lunar outpost by 2030, including nuclear power on the lunar surface. Space policy coordination will be reorganized under the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy with the president as chairman. The policy calls for efficiency among private contractors and a space security strategy to address threats. Jared Isaacman, newly appointed NASA administrator, emphasizes prioritizing a lunar return to compete with China and supports commercial involvement. Rocket Lab shares rose after the news and a successful 20th Electron launch; Intuitive Machines also gained following analyst coverage. Rocket Lab provides end-to-end services and has invested in U.S. production of space-grade components for national security missions.
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