Satirical Blappos illustration: NASA discusses the upstairs addition
THE STORY BEHIND THE SATIRE · The Moon · May 26

NASA discusses the upstairs addition

What happened

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined plans for a sustained U.S. presence on the Moon and the systems needed to support a future lunar base.

Why it matters

A permanent foothold would change the cadence of exploration and science while raising the stakes in the growing international competition for access, infrastructure and influence on the Moon.

The Blappos angle

No atmosphere. Excellent school district.

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