NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman revealed a 20 billion dollar investment to establish a permanent moon base near the south pole by 2028.This strategic shift de-prioritizes the Gateway orbital station to focus on lunar surface habitats and nuclear power systems.The agency also plans to launch a nuclear-powered Mars mission in 2028 while preparing for the upcoming Artemis-2 crewed lunar orbit.These initiatives aim to secure US leadership in the current space race against China during the term of
Donald Trump.