NASA’s Orbital Economy Push Under Jared Isaacman Eyes Helium-3 Mining and Space Data Centers
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire astronaut tapped by the TRUMP administration to lead NASA, is pushing an ambitious vision for lunar industrialization. His plan centers on establishing permanent moon bases, mining Helium-3 for fusion energy, and deploying orbital data centers—a trifecta he claims will unlock trillion-dollar opportunities in the 'orbital economy.'
The nomination survived political turbulence, including a temporary withdrawal linked to Isaacman's close ties with Elon Musk. Now confirmed, the SpaceX Crew Dragon veteran is fast-tracking projects with private partners. 'This isn’t science fiction,' he insists, citing active development of nuclear propulsion systems and resource mapping missions.