politics
December 22, 2025
Trump commits to Moon landing by 2028, followed by a lunar outpost two years later
Also, the Trump administration wants to put some nuclear power reactors there, too.
TL;DR
- Commitment to returning Americans to the Moon by 2028 via the Artemis Program.
- Establishment of initial elements of a permanent lunar outpost by 2030.
- Seeking to deploy nuclear reactors on the Moon and in orbit by 2030.
- Enhancing sustainability and cost-effectiveness of launch and exploration through commercial services.
- Goal to replace the International Space Station with commercial stations by 2030.
- Focus on leaner procurement by prioritizing commercial solutions and streamlined acquisition pathways.
- Revocation of the order establishing the National Space Council.
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