Former US President Donald Trump has vowed to “reach Mars” before the end of his potential second term in office, with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk leading the mission. At a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump made this pledge alongside other familiar promises, including closing the US southern border and lowering energy prices. Trump expressed confidence in Musk’s ability to make this interplanetary journey a reality.
Trump’s first term saw a focus on space exploration, with directives to NASA for human missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as the establishment of the US Space Force. Musk, an advocate for multiplanetary civilization, has faced challenges due to government regulations slowing down his plans for Mars colonization. Despite setbacks in rocket testing, Musk remains determined to make humanity a multiplanetary species, criticizing bureaucratic hurdles hindering progress.
As Trump seeks re-election, his commitment to reducing regulations could pave the way for expedited space exploration initiatives. With Musk’s innovative vision and Trump’s promise of regulatory reform, ambitions for Mars exploration could soon become a reality.
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