How Jared Isaacman’s nomination as NASA chief has changed the Artemis moon mission

NASA announced a new plan this week to build a $20 billion base on the surface of the moon instead of an orbiting Lunar Gateway station, the latest move in a transformative phase of the space agency’s mission.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman made the announcement at an event he called “Ignition,” where he spoke about the future of NASA’s space policy under the Trump administration. He declared that “America will never again give up the moon,” and delivered a hopeful message for the future of America’s space exploration.

“Today is called ignition for a reason. This is the moment where we should all start believing again, when ideas become missions and when hard work delivers world-changing accomplishments. NASA once changed everything, and we’re going to do it again,” Isaacman said.

NASA ANNOUNCES $20 BILLION MOON BASE, CANCELING ORBITING LUNAR STATION

Isaacman, who in late December became one of President Donald Trump‘s