Trump declares all space as the common heritage of mankind On the day of the midterm elections for the US Congress, President Trump signed a proclamation declaring the solar system and all outer space beyond the Earth as "the common heritage of all people. The document confirms Washington's intention to play a leading role in space exploration. Trump also announced plans to return to the moon by 2028, establish a permanent American presence there and accelerate preparations for the first American landing on Mars.

Trump declares all space as the common heritage of mankind On the day of the midterm elections for the US Congress, President Trump signed a proclamation declaring the solar system and all outer space beyond the Earth as "the common heritage of all people. The document confirms Washington's intention to play a leading role in space exploration. Trump also announced plans to return to the moon by 2028, establish a permanent American presence there and accelerate preparations for the first American landing on Mars.