Donald Trump congratulated the returning Artemis astronauts, declaring that the “next step” is Mars.

Donald Trump congratulated the returning Artemis astronauts, declaring that the “next step” is Mars.

WASHINGTON, April 11 — Donald Trump has congratulated the Artemis astronauts following their successful splashdown in the Pacific after completing their lunar mission, while expressing ambitions for future missions to Mars.

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WASHINGTON, April 11 — Donald Trump has congratulated the Artemis astronauts following their successful splashdown in the Pacific after completing their lunar mission, while expressing ambitions for future missions to Mars.

“Congratulations to the great and highly talented crew of Artemis II. The entire journey was remarkable, the landing flawless, and as President of the United States, I couldn’t be more proud!” he wrote on Truth Social.

He added that he looks forward to welcoming the crew to the White House, saying, “We’ll do it again — and next step, Mars!” — AFP

A woman reacts as she watches the Artemis II Orion capsule splash down off the coast of San Diego at the Air and Space Museum in San Diego. — Reuters pic

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