NASA's Lunar Base

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has announced a pivot from a lunar orbit space station to a permanent lunar base on the moon's surface. Additionally, plans are underway for a nuclear-powered spacecraft to travel to Mars.

Notable sources include Isaacman's tweet and an interview with Ross Douthat. A Politico article also highlights NASA's role as an intel agency.

Key Quotes:

• 'NASA is shifting its focus towards establishing a permanent human presence on the lunar surface.'
• 'The new plan includes a nuclear-powered spacecraft for a manned mission to Mars.'