NASA Administrator, Jared Isaacman, discusses the agency's ambitions to build a permanent lunar base, put boots on Mars, and expand the search for extraterrestrial life further. He also discusses the accelerating space race with China, which he sees as one of the most significant competitions of our time. The interview was conducted from Rapid Response, hosted by former Fast Company editor-in-chief Bob Safian, and features candid conversations with top business leaders about real-time challenges. Isaacman was particularly impressed by the record-breaking Artemis II flight, which was a 10-day voyage farther than any humans had gone before, a stepping stone for returning to the moon. He was also informed about issues during the mission including hydrogen leak issues and helium flow issues.