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Trump Urges Elon Musk to Lead Mission to Mars

Oct 24, 2024, 10:39 PM

President Donald Trump, during campaign rallies in Tempe, Arizona, and Las Vegas, Nevada, pledged to land an American astronaut on Mars, urging SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to lead the effort. "We will land an American astronaut on Mars—get going, Elon," Trump said, praising Musk's contributions to space exploration and noting that Musk is campaigning in Pennsylvania. He lauded Musk's innovative approach to rocket technology, highlighting their discussions about reusable spacecraft.