NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman joins the show to discuss Artemis, what it will take to build a sustainable moon base, and how that lunar infrastructure becomes the proving ground for eventual Mars missions. We dig into the emerging lunar economy and space industry; training, logistics, and the systems that turn “missions” into durable presence. Finally, we talk candidly about the competitive dimension with China and why space exploration is increasingly tied to national security and long-term strategic advantage.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Artemis and NASA's Vision

01:58 The Artemis Program: Goals and Objectives

05:30 Training for the Moon: Astronaut Preparation

07:55 Building a Long-Term Moon Base

09:54 Sustainable Practices for Moon Missions

11:56 Inspiration and American Identity in Space Exploration

13:16 National Security and Global Competition in Space