Are We There Yet? podcast

NASA policy, commercial space and nuclear power on the moon

8/19/2025

Are We There Yet?

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Under the Trump administration the space agency has been undergoing policy changes as it prepares for future missions and goals, like putting a nuclear power plant on the moon. The new budget proposed may be problematic. Plus, a new executive order lifts some launch and flight regulations for commercial space companies.

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