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Trump Renominates Isaacman to Propel Moon Mission
11/17/2025
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Story summary
- Jared Isaacman has been renominated by U.S. President Donald Trump to lead NASA.
- He aims to advance Artemis and land the United States on the moon before China.
- NASA faces budget cuts and low morale that hinder progress.
- SpaceX and Blue Origin would compete for an uncrewed lunar mission, with Artemis III awarded to the winner.
- Ultimately, lunar base is the primary goal for Mars missions and international collaboration.
