US sets a goal: re-conquering the moon and turning space into an economic growth engine
Last night, Trump signed the new US space policy, under the title "America First," which redefines the priorities of the world's greatest power.
This is not just about national prestige, but a structured work plan aimed at establishing technological, security, and economic dominance beyond the atmosphere.
Timelines and strategic goals: returning to the moon to stay
The plan sets ambitious but clear goals for the coming years, with an emphasis on permanent presence rather than just occasional visits:
1️⃣ Return to the moon (2028): Completion of the mission to land Americans on the moon again. 2️⃣ Building a permanent base (2030): Establishment of initial infrastructure for a "forward base" on the moon, which will serve as a strategic foothold. 3️⃣ Nuclear energy in space: Deployment of a nuclear reactor on the moon and another reactor in orbit around it by 2030. This is a critical step, as reliable energy is key to prolonged stays in space without sole reliance on sunlight. 4️⃣ Privatization of Earth orbit: The veteran International Space Station (ISS) will be replaced by 2030 with a commercial model operated by private companies, allowing NASA to focus on deep space missions.
The economic engine: from space to the citizen's pocket
The new vision sees space as a free and dynamic market. The policy aims to reactivate the private economy through 3 parameters: 1️⃣ Job creation: The aerospace industry is expected to become a major source of high-paying jobs, while encouraging competition among commercial companies. 🔤 Improving daily life: Upgrading GPS systems will directly impact "precision agriculture" (optimizing crops and yields) and more accurate weather forecasts. Additionally, strengthening satellite communication is intended to ensure fast, broadband internet to every point in the world. 3️⃣ Technology spillover: Developments intended for space have long become part of our lives, such as "memory materials" or scratch-resistant lenses. The new policy will accelerate the transfer of this innovation to the private sector.
Defense and security: protecting assets among the stars
On the security front, the US understands that space is a "battleground" in every sense of the word.
The establishment of the Space Force, the first military branch created in seven decades, is intended to protect strategic assets:
What does this include?
🔣 Threat neutralization: ability to identify and block attempts to damage satellites and communication infrastructure. 🔣 Regulatory reform: updating rules and laws to encourage private investment and reduce bureaucracy, which will allow companies to move forward faster. 🔣 Military readiness: ensuring technological superiority that also maintains the US's economic advantage in a competitive world.
The race to conquer space has officially begun
And now is exactly the time to ask
Which companies might actually profit from all this commotion?
Coming soon: a summary post about the companies that make up the puzzle among the stars