The Verge Science 24 March 2026

NASA wants to put a $20 billion base on the Moon

NASA wants to put a $20 billion base on the Moon

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has big plans for the future of the agency, including the construction of a $20 billion lunar base that he said will establish an "enduring presence" on the Moon. Isaacman announced the news during NASA's Ignition event on Tuesday, where he also described goals to launch a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars, […]

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  • NASA wants to put a $20 billion base on the Moon.
  • NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has big plans for the future of the agency, including the construction of a $20 billion lunar base that he said will establish an "enduring presence" on the Moon.

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