Trump Unveils NASA's 2028 Nuclear Mars Mission as U.S. Pushes Permanent Moon Presence
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 7
Trump Unveils NASA's 2028 Nuclear Mars Mission as U.S. Pushes Permanent Moon Presence
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 7
Summary
At Kennedy Space Center, Trump said NASA will launch the first nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars within two years, framing it as a path toward eventually sending U.S. astronauts to the planet.
The plan sits alongside an accelerated Artemis timeline: Artemis III is set for 2027 Earth-orbit tests, and Artemis IV is targeted for an early 2028 lunar landing before the end of Trump's term.
Trump also said the U.S. will establish a permanent presence on the moon, tying that goal to his new American Declaration of Freedom in Space asserting Americans' right to explore and settle beyond Earth under U.S. law.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman echoed the Mars push, saying the agency aims to move farther into the solar system and ultimately put American astronauts on Mars.