The Republican National Convention that took place in Milwaukee this week occurred in the wake of the attempted assassination of the once and likely future president, Donald Trump — an event that has become the defining moment of the 2024 election. However, a section tucked within the Republican platform will likely have more far-reaching effects than the shots that rang out in Butler, Pennsylvania, last Saturday.

In Chapter 3, which relates the Republican Party position on the economy, part of a section that deals with innovation and mentions space exploration stands out.