Weekly civic intelligence report · v2.2
Trump declared a space supremacy initiative with a goal of establishing a US moon base by 2030. This represents a major policy announcement on space exploration.
Space policy announcement scores low on constitutional damage (3.14) with minimal separation of powers concern (executive space policy authority) and minor institutional capture implications (NASA/defense contractor alignment). B-score is high (44.82) due to exceptional media friendliness of moon base declarations, high meme-ability ('space supremacy'), strong novelty factor, and clear narrative pivot potential from terrestrial issues. Layer 2 shows moderate-high strategic value with intentionality markers including grandiose framing, specific timeline (2030), and legacy-building optics. The 41.68-point gap (B>>A) clearly indicates List B classification - high spectacle, low constitutional impact.
Monitor for actual budget allocations, congressional authorization processes, and whether this becomes recurring distraction pattern during controversial domestic policy periods. Track if moon base timeline gets repeatedly adjusted or abandoned.