Trump commits to Moon landing by 2028, followed by lunar outpost two years later

[rbanffy]

https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/12/trump-commits-to-moon-landing-by-2028-followed-by-a-lunar-outpost-two-years-later/

[Mistletoe]

I wish he would send himself there permanently. He has gutted science. I was barely able to find a job as I returned to the workforce recently. Now he wants to go to the moon? With what science and scientists?

[rbanffy → Mistletoe]

Why settle for the Moon? He deserves nothing less than the Sun.

[duxup]

With all the cuts and state of a lot of the programs ... does this seven seem feasible?

[rbanffy → duxup]

I don't think it is.

[Iolaum]

What are the chances this will get fully defunded in 2026 when they realize they can't land before Trump leaves office? :p

[duxup → Iolaum]

It would fit the "nothing is my fault" process.

[rbanffy → Iolaum]

As long as they can blame democrats for it.

[robthebrew]

This is delusional, and typical Trump.