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President Joe Biden has endorsed the effort to return to the Moon that was initiated under his predecessor Donald Trump.
There had been speculation over the direction the new administration might take on the Artemis programme.
The plan would see the next man and the first woman land on the lunar surface in the next few years.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed the news at a briefing on Thursday.
"I'm very excited about it now - to tell my daughter all about it," Ms Psaki said, adding: "Through the Artemis programme, the United States government will work with industry and international partners to send astronauts to the surface of the Moon - another man and a woman to the Moon."
She explained that the missions would carry out "new and exciting science, prepare for future missions to Mars and demonstrate America's values."
Sounds great. It's about time we got back to discovering the Universe. Sounds as though the question 'Did the Moon move for you' might arise too. I think that's what they mean by 'exciting science'
If Biden does start playing silly buggers and decides to attack Iran, considering his attitude to Britain, we should tell him to do one and keep out of it.
Another good decision from the President. Too bad others can't give a nod of assent, instead of adding doubt and theories. Let's stick to the facts this four years, shall we?
One of the more interesting ideas is the development of lunar infrastructure and an orbiting space station around the moon that would serve as a gateway intermediate support station for future Mars missions.
One of the more interesting ideas is the development of lunar infrastructure and an orbiting space station around the moon that would serve as a gateway intermediate support station for future Mars missions.
Wow! That looks great. I just wish I could be around when they start taking the general public up there for visits. I'm sure it will happen one day.