NASA ‘evaluating’ opportunities to launch rockets to Mars during Trump presidency

Published May 7, 2025 5:07pm ET



NASA is evaluating whether it should send rockets to Mars during launch windows in 2026 and 2028.

The agency faces large budget cuts, but continues prioritizing a Mars mission. SpaceX CEO and President Donald Trump’s confidant, Elon Musk, could be well-positioned to supply the demand.

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