President Trump issued the "American Declaration of Freedom in Space", declaring that outer space belongs to all mankind and is open for exploration, development and permanent human settlement. The announcement outlines plans to return American astronauts to the moon by 2028, establish a permanent US lunar presence and eventually send the first humans to Mars. Trump also pledged to expand commercial space activities, strengthen US space capabilities and ensure American leadership in space exploration, economic development and national security.

President Trump issued the "American Declaration of Freedom in Space", declaring that outer space belongs to all mankind and is open for exploration, development and permanent human settlement. The announcement outlines plans to return American astronauts to the moon by 2028, establish a permanent US lunar presence and eventually send the first humans to Mars. Trump also pledged to expand commercial space activities, strengthen US space capabilities and ensure American leadership in space exploration, economic development and national security.