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Will SpaceX be selected as the primary contractor for the U.S. Mars mission by end of 2025?
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Trump Invokes 'Manifest Destiny' in Mars Plan; Musk Reacts Enthusiastically
Jan 20, 2025, 05:36 PM
On January 20, 2025, during his inaugural address, President Donald Trump announced plans to send American astronauts to Mars to plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet, declaring that the United States would "pursue our manifest destiny into the stars," "expand our territory," and is a "growing nation into new beautiful horizons." Elon Musk, present at the event, was seen reacting enthusiastically, giving a thumbs up to the announcement.
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