Ensuring American Space Superiority

This order redefines America’s space agenda, targeting dominance in exploration, military security, and economic opportunity, with specific timelines and actions to accelerate progress.

What the order does ​

• Directs return of Americans to the Moon by 2028 and builds a permanent lunar outpost by 2030.
• Advances plans for Mars missions and sustainable, cost-effective exploration.
• Accelerates development of next-generation missile defense and counters space-based threats, including nuclear weapons.
• Spurs commercial investment, targeting $50 billion for space markets by 2028, higher launch rates, and a private-sector ISS replacement by 2030.
• Prioritizes U.S. leadership in spectrum for space technology and global market competitiveness.
• Mandates rapid adoption of advanced tech, including lunar and orbital nuclear reactors by 2030.
• Enhances U.S. and ally space security cooperation, joint investments, and shared infrastructure.
• Orders agency reforms for faster, commercial-focused space acquisitions.

Who it affects ​

• NASA, the Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, and intelligence agencies.
• U.S. aerospace industry and commercial space companies.
• American allies and international space partners.
• U.S. taxpayers and STEM workforce.

Context ​

Supersedes prior orders, reprioritizes U.S. space activities, and requires substantial coordination among federal agencies and private industry.