NASA announced a major push Tuesday to establish a permanent presence on the Moon, aligning its efforts with President Trump’s National Space Policy.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the agency is aiming to build a lasting lunar base, with a shift toward faster timelines and more frequent missions. The plan calls for a phased approach, beginning with robotic deliveries and early infrastructure, and progressing toward long-term human habitation.
As part of the effort, NASA said it plans to increase lunar landing cadence, targeting crewed missions as frequently as every six months as capabilities and commercial systems mature.
Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya said the program will rely on international and commercial partners while building out sustained surface operations. The agency also outlined a push to expand advanced propulsion, including the development of nuclear power and propulsion systems, with the goal of enabling deeper space exploration beyond the Moon.
NASA said the strategy is designed to support a permanent lunar base, strengthen U.S. leadership in space, and lay the groundwork for future missions to Mars.
