Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
On Space Exploration Day, the President commemorated the landing of Americans on the Moon as one of the nation's greatest achievements, emphasizing the role of American ingenuity in reaching the lunar surface on July 20, 1969. The legacy of Apollo continues to inspire every generation to explore further into space, according to the statement.
The message highlighted the recent Artemis II mission, which carried astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian partner Jeremy Hansen into deep space for the first time in over fifty years, reigniting efforts to return humans to the Moon and beyond. The administration aims to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon and prepare for missions to Mars.
The President also noted the significance of the United States Space Force, describing it as a provider of innovative technology that protects national security from space. The reestablishment of the National Space Council during the administration’s first term was cited as a key factor in creating a unified national strategy involving the military, scientific community, and industry to secure American leadership in space.
The statement concluded by connecting the nation’s 250 years of independence to a fearless spirit that continues to drive exploration on Earth and into space, expressing optimism for new American-led discoveries in the cosmos.