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The New Space Race

The a16z Show

The New Space Race: NASA, Artemis, and the Race to the Moon

Published
May 6, 2026
Duration
29:38
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Last updated
Jun 24, 2026

Discusses Morgan Brennan speaks with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman about the next phase of American space …

Summary

Morgan Brennan speaks with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman about the next phase of American space exploration and the urgency behind returning to the moon. They discuss the Artemis program, the challenges of cost, speed, and execution, and how a new competitive landscape is reshaping NASA’s priorities. The conversation covers the role of public-private …

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Morgan Brennan speaks with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman about the next phase of American space exploration and the urgency behind returning to the moon. They discuss the Artemis program, the challenges of cost, speed, and execution, and how a new competitive landscape is reshaping NASA’s priorities. The conversation covers the role of public-private partnerships, the rise of commercial space companies, and the need to rebuild core capabilities within NASA. Isaacman also outlines how the age