The Verge Science
24 March 2026
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, […]
Key Takeaways
- • 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.