The big-time Trump ally has made it clear he wants to go to Mars, but NASA has other ideas that include nothing but the moon.

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Elon Musk's Dream of NASA Going to Mars Instead of the Moon May be Rejected by Congress — 'Learn to Walk Before You Run'

In 1969, Neil Armstrong — as part of Apollo 11, along with fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin — became the first person to walk on the moon.Now, lawmakers in Congress are hoping to see an American return to the surface of the moon in 2027. But Tesla/SpaceX CEO Elon Musk believes that NASA should prioritize exploration of Mars — which, according to Politico's Sam Skove, could lead to a "potential showdown" between the Donald Trump ally and lawmakers.Sk…

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New 'showdown' brewing between Elon Musk and Congress over pet project: report

In 1969, Neil Armstrong — as part of Apollo 11, along with fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin — became the first person to walk on the moon. Now, lawmakers in Congress are hoping to see an American return to the surface of the moon in 2027. But Tesla/SpaceX CEO Elon Musk believes that NASA should prioritize exploration of Mars — which, according to Politico's Sam Skove, could lead to a "potential showdown" between the Donald Trump ally and lawmakers.I…

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Politico.com – For more and to sign up click here Trump confidant Elon Musk wants NASA to drop its ambitious plans to return to the moon and instead head straight to Mars. Congress is ready to put up a fight. Republican and Democratic lawmakers, who control NASA’s purse strings, want Americans to return to the lunar surface in 2027 — and they’re not willing to abandon that mission despite… Source

Elon Musk's Dream of NASA Going to Mars Instead of the Moon May be Rejected by Congress — 'Learn to Walk Before You Run'

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