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Trump discusses NASA's Moon return plans with Artemis II astronauts
President Trump hosted the Artemis II crew at the White House, discussing NASA's goals for lunar exploration. He expressed optimism about the timeline for returning astronauts to the Moon. (sources: france24, cbsnews, abcnews, nbcnews, pbs)
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During the meeting, Trump stated that he believes NASA has a good chance of returning astronauts to the Moon before 2029, while also noting the uncertainties involved.
- Trump hosted the Artemis II astronauts at the White House and answered questions from reporters.
- He expressed optimism about NASA's progress on the Artemis II program.
- Trump cautioned against guaranteeing success in lunar missions during his second term.
Why it matters
The discussion highlights ongoing efforts and ambitions in U.S. space exploration and the role of leadership in shaping these initiatives.
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