Overview
- Jared Isaacman told CNBC the United States will return to the Moon within President Donald Trump’s second term.
- He said NASA will build a Moon base and invest in nuclear power and space nuclear propulsion to support sustained operations.
- He described potential lunar economic projects such as space data centers and the possible mining of Helium‑3.
- Isaacman said Artemis II is expected to launch soon, with Artemis III planned to use a SpaceX-built lunar lander, as NASA also works with Blue Origin and Boeing.
- His remarks come after a yearlong nomination saga that included a withdrawal over "prior associations," reported to involve ties to Elon Musk, before Senate confirmation last week.