March 27, 2026 | Policy Brief
Houston, Americans Are Headed Back to the Moon
March 27, 2026 | Policy Brief
Houston, Americans Are Headed Back to the Moon
“America will never again give up the moon,” NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated on March 24 as he announced a $20 billion investment to build a lunar base over the next seven years.
The moon serves as a testing ground and potential staging ...
The renewed focus on lunar exploration by NASA is a response to growing competition from China and Russia, who aim to establish their presence on the moon. This new space race has significant implications for global power dynamics, particularly in terms of technological superiority, resource access, and strategic military advantages. The competitive nature of this endeavor highlights the increasingly contested domain of space, necessitating a shift towards more security-focused approaches within...
