Supporting Future NASA Moon Base With New Technology
The US Space Force is launching a new acquisition task force to support NASA’s plans for a moon base, with a focus on developing new technologies and capabilities for cislunar space operations. The task force, led by Jamie Stearns, will bring together program managers and engineers to build road maps for acquiring the necessary technology and schedule for action. The initiative is an outgrowth of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on space superiority, which mandates the establishment of a permanent lunar outpost by 2030. According to Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy, the task force will also partner with industry to develop new tech and capabilities, as reported by Breaking Defense.