WASHINGTON, D.C. — With hopes of outlining how the agency is executing President Donald J. Trump’s National Space Policy, and accelerating preparations for America’s return to the surface of the Moon, by 2028.

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The program will open with remarks from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman; followed by a series of high-level panels providing updates on mission priorities, including sending the first astronauts to the lunar surface for the first time in over half a century.

READ: NASA set to Provide Update on Implementation of National Space Policy.

NASA plans to establish the initial elements of a permanent lunar base, getting America underway in space on nuclear propulsion, and other objectives.

Around 4:45 p.m., NASA will hold a live news conference from headquarters to provide an update on the agency’s progress toward implementing the National Space Policy, and recapping major announcement discussed throughout the day.

NASA participants include:

Jared Isaacman - Administrator.
Amit Kshatriya - Associate Administrator.
Dana Weigel - Program Manager - International Space Station Program.
Carlos Garcia-Galan - Program Executive - Moon Base.
Steve Sinacore - Program Executive - Fission Surface Power.
Dr. Nicola Fox - Associate Administrator - Science Mission Directorate.
Dr. Lori Glaze - Program Manager - Moon to Mars Program.

We'll host a live event Tuesday, March 24, at 9am ET (1300 UTC) to provide an update on implementation of the National Space Policy and preparation for returning to the Moon's surface by 2028. A press conference will follow. How to watch: https://t.co/cFKylitziU pic.twitter.com/tmLKBdMy12
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