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NASA Plans 20 Billion Dollar Investment for Permanent Moon Base by 2028

Name: NASA Plans 20 Billion Dollar Investment for Permanent Moon Base by 2028
Uploaded: 2026-05-28T09:46:00+00:00
Description: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced hundreds of millions in contracts to Blue Origin, Astrolab, and Lunar Outpost as part of a projected $20 billion, 7-year investment to establish a permanent lunar base. The initiative includes delivering lunar terrain vehicles by 2028 and aims to return astronauts to the moon's surface for the first time since 1972, with Artemis IV targeted for 2028.

Megyn Kelly Show · Trump's Newsy Cabinet Meeting, GLP-1 Drugs and Cancer, NASA Eyes Return to Moon: AM Update 5/28 · May 28, 2026

Megyn Kelly Show

Trump's Newsy Cabinet Meeting, GLP-1 Drugs and Cancer, NASA Eyes Return to Moon: AM Update 5/28

"We are leveraging the NASA playbook from the 1960s, figuring out what works and what doesn't in this epic science of survival, because the moon base is as beautiful as it is hostile."

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced hundreds of millions in contracts to Blue Origin, Astrolab, and Lunar Outpost as part of a projected $20 billion, 7-year investment to establish a permanent lunar base. The initiative includes delivering lunar terrain vehicles by 2028 and aims to return astronauts to the moon's surface for the first time since 1972, with Artemis IV targeted for 2028.

About this episode

In this May 28, 2026 AM Update, host Emily Jashinsky covers multiple breaking developments across national security, health, and space policy. The lead story centers on President Trump's cabinet meeting where he addressed ongoing Iran negotiations, flatly rejecting any deal that would give Iran or Oman control over the Strait of Hormuz and threatening military action against Oman if it attempts to assert control. Trump declared he does not care about midterm election pressures and will continue operations until Iran abandons its nuclear program, describing the Iranian economy as in freefall with 250% inflation. The episode also covered a weekend security scare near the White House where a gunman opened fire while Trump was inside, killing one bystander before being shot by officers. Trump characterized the presidency as inherently dangerous and said he cannot dwell on threats or he would be unable to function. In health news, a major Cleveland Clinic study of over 12,000 cancer patients found GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic reduced cancer progression to stage 4 by up to 50% in lung cancer patients, with significant reductions also seen in breast, liver, and colorectal cancers. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the DOJ and will return to the administration on the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The episode concluded with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announcing a $20 billion, 7-year investment to establish a permanent moon base, awarding contracts worth hundreds of millions to Blue Origin, Astrolab, and Lunar Outpost for landers and lunar terrain vehicles, with the goal of returning astronauts to the moon's surface by 2028.

Key takeaways

Trump threatened to blow up Oman if it tries to control the Strait of Hormuz during ongoing Iran negotiations.
Trump stated he does not care about midterm elections and will continue Iran operations regardless of political consequences.
Cleveland Clinic study found GLP-1 drugs reduced cancer progression to stage 4 by 50% in lung cancer patients.
A gunman opened fire near the White House over the weekend while Trump was inside, killing one bystander before being shot.
NASA awarded hundreds of millions in contracts to Blue Origin and others as part of $20 billion moon base initiative.
Former AG Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving DOJ, will return to administration on tech advisory council.
Treasury Secretary Bessant claimed gas prices are transitory and oil will drop below pre-conflict levels when Iran standoff ends.