Executive Order Makes Firm Commitments to Moon, Mars, Defense, and More

The White House has set the US up for a much-needed space policy reset, signing an executive order that puts civil exploration, national security, and commercial development much higher on the priority list. ‘Ensuring American Space Superiority’ formally commits the nation to returning astronauts to the Moon by 2028, beginning construction of a permanent lunar outpost by 2030, and laying technical groundwork for eventual human missions to Mars.

15th Head Of Agency Sworn In During Ceremony In Eisenhower Building

Jared “Rook” Isaacman was sworn in on December 18, 2025, as the 15th Administrator of NASA by District Judge Timothy J. Kelly. Isaacman took the oath during a ceremony held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C.

Significant Progress On Artemis, Lunar Science, Satellite Missions

NASA has had a busy year with a new Acting Administrator and a permanent Administrator close to being confirmed in the Senate, making preparations for the Artemis II test flight coming up early next year, the first crewed mission around the Moon in over 50 years, and pushing momentum toward a Lunar landing mission.

Michi Benthaus Becomes the First Wheelchair User to Reach Space Through NS-37

Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket has successfully logged its 37th mission and 16th human spaceflight. Among the six-person crew was Michaela “Michi” Benthaus, who officially became the first wheelchair user to reach space and fulfilled yet another exciting first for commercial space travel.

Approved In Bipartisan Vote After Unusual Selection Process

The U.S. Senate approved Jared Isaacman for the role of NASA Administrator on December 17 in a 67-30 vote with sixteen Democrats joining 51 Republicans in the confirmation vote, in one of the agency’s most unusual efforts to select a leader in its history.