President Trump signed a new directive at the White House on Monday, aimed at furthering the administration’s efforts in advancing space exploration for future missions to the Moon and Mars. 

The order now directs the NASA Administrator to lead an innovative space exploration program to send American astronauts back to the Moon, and eventually Mars.

During Monday’s order signing, Mr. Trump said the action will “refocus America’s space program on human exploration and discovery.”

“Imagine the possibility waiting in those big beautiful stars if we dare to dream big. That’s what our country is doing again, we’re dreaming big,” the president said.

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