American Declaration of Freedom in Space": Trump has declared the entire solar system and all space to be the "property of all people". "Trump, on the day of the mid-term elections for Congress, signed a proclamation in which he declared the solar system and all outer space beyond the earth to be the "property of all people". Trump reaffirmed the United States' intention to play a leading role in space exploration and development. The president also announced plans to return to the moon by 2028, lay the foundation for a permanent American presence on its surface, and accelerate preparations for the first American landing on Mars."