ScienceNASA chief: I'm only interested in 'good deals' from international partners

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says the agency must be more selective about international partnerships as the U.S.-China lunar race becomes a competition over extraterrestrial territory and resources. He identifies a small area near the Moon’s south pole as ideal for a base, with water ice that could provide water, air and rocket fuel.

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AArs Technica★★★☆☆2026-09-22 11:00Original