On December 18, local time, the White House issued a statement stating that Trump signed an executive order that day to set out a vision for an "America First" space policy to ensure that the United States "leads the world" in space exploration, security and commerce.
The commandAsking Americans to return to the moon by 2028, and establish initial facilities for a permanent lunar outpost by 2030, directsDeploying nuclear reactors on the moon and in orbit. The order spurs private sector innovation and investment by upgrading launch infrastructure and developing commercial pathways to replace the International Space Station by 2030. The order directs the Advisor to the President for Science and Technology to coordinate national space policy efforts and directs federal departments and agencies to work together to implement the order, including streamlining procurement processes, implementing relevant space security strategies, and ensuring appropriate human resources are in place to achieve these goals.