Leonard David's INSIDE OUTER SPACE

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Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order that sets a bold vision for an “America First space policy,” ensuring the United States leads the world in space exploration, security, and commerce.

Described by the White House as launching a “New Age of American Space Achievement,” the Order calls for Americans’ return to the Moon by 2028.

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Furthermore, the Order calls for the establishment of “initial elements” of a permanent lunar outpost by 2030.

The Order also directs the deployment of nuclear reactors on the Moon and in orbit, including a lunar surface reactor ready for launch by 2030.

International Space Station.
Image credit: Roscosmos

Replacing the ISS

The wide-ranging Order also spurs private sector innovation and investment by upgrading launch infrastructure and developing a commercial pathway to replace the International Space Station by 2030.

To read the entire Executive Order issued December 18 by the White House – “Ensuring American Space Superiority” – go to:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/ensuring-american-space-superiority/