“We're only doing good deals, and we haven't always done good deals. There was absolutely a time where we were trying to make everyone happy.”

Ars Technica · NASA chief Isaacman pivots to merit-based partnerships in lunar race

“The Chinese are going to the exact same locations. They are partnered with the Russians. They are going to put a nuclear reactor there, and they could potentially deny this training environment that is a necessity for America's space ambitions.”

Ars Technica · NASA chief Isaacman pivots to merit-based partnerships in lunar race

“It's a big Moon, with the surface area of Africa. The south pole is more akin to Washington, DC, when there are only so many roads and so many good parking spots that you're going to want to occupy.”

Ars Technica · NASA chief Isaacman pivots to merit-based partnerships in lunar race