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    President Trump Is Sending NASA Back To The Moon

    "Space Policy Directive 1," which Trump signed Monday, sees Mars as the ultimate destination. But analysts wonder whether money will follow to support the plan.
    by Nell Greenfieldboyce Dec 11, 2017 3 minutes

    President Trump has formally told NASA to send U.S. astronauts back to the moon.

    "The directive I'm signing today will refocus America's space program on human exploration and discovery," he said.

    Standing at the president's side as he signed "Space Policy Directive 1" on Monday was Apollo 17 astronaut , one of the last two humans to ever walk on the moon, in a mission that took place 45 years ago this week.

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