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Had been done 50 Years Ago, Trump asked NASA to Stop Discussing the Moon Trip

USA - US President Donald Trump Revealed that NASA has caused some issues as they are keep talking about its mission to return to the moon, and made confusion since his government restarted its landing in the month of 2024.

Trump said on Air Force One when he returned from his visit to Europe that, for all the money they have used, NASA can't talk about going to the moon since they have done it 50 years ago, and they have to focus on other things that are much bigger to do, including Mars, where the moon is part of it, and also defense and science.

According to AFP, Trump said that, it was uncertain what he meant. However, it is possible he urged the US space agency to focus more on trips to Mars, and the moon is only as a stepping stone.

Previously, US Vice President Mike Pence announced the plan on April 2019 for the moon's mission in 2024. However, some space experts had doubts about the deadline.

NASA stated that, the reason why they wanted to explore more about the moon is because the moon provides opportunities for testing new tools, instruments and equipment that can be used on Mars, including human habitat, life support systems, and technology, and practices that can build life far from the earth. Therefore, it is necessary for NASA to learn more about the moon first before going to the MARS.

In April, NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine also said that, the trip to the moon will be followed by the efforts to settle down or stay there, as he also mentioned that, they will not only leave flags and footprints and go home and not return for 50 years from this very long distance trip.

Source: https://www.cnnindonesia.com/teknologi/20190608101417-199-401734/donald-trump-minta-nasa-hentikan-misi-ke-bulan