US EditionTrump welcomes Artemis II astronauts to Oval Office
Trump praised the four astronauts for a record-setting lunar flyby as the White House weighs a proposed 23% cut to NASA funding.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump hosted the Artemis II crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—alongside NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman in the Oval Office to celebrate their historic lunar flyby mission.
- Following their April 10 splashdown, the four-person crew completed a 10-day mission that set a record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth, reaching 252,756 miles during their journey around the Moon's far side.
- Despite the administration's praise, the White House proposed an $18.8 billion budget for NASA, representing a 23% cut that critics argue could jeopardize science programs and future Artemis timelines.
- The event shifted from honoring the crew to a wide-ranging press conference where Trump discussed UFOs, Iran, and his physical fitness, while the astronauts stood by with neutral expressions during the political discussion.
- NASA plans to launch Artemis III in 2027, with Artemis IV targeting a 2028 lunar landing near the South Pole to establish sustained presence and prepare for eventual human missions to Mars.
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