On July 29, America will celebrate the birth of the agency that transformed the impossible into the inevitable.For 68 years, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has led the world in space exploration.From the Mercury missions to Apollo and the space shuttle program to Artemis, NASA has always represented something larger than rockets and astronauts.
It is a reminder that when America leads with courage, innovation and purpose, the world follows.Today, that leadership is being tested once again.NASA CHIEF DECLARES AMERICA 'ABSOLUTELY BACK' IN SPACE RACE, SAYS US WILL BEAT CHINA TO THE MOONA new space race is underway, and China has made no secret of its ambitions.Beijing is investing heavily in lunar exploration, advanced satellite networks and space technologies with both civilian and military applications.
The nation that establishes the rules, infrastructure and presence in space will shape the economic and security landscape for decades to come.The United States cannot afford to watch from the sidelines.That’s why we are proud to serve on the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.Earlier this year, our committee advanced the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026.
This legislation reaffirms our nation’s commitment to human space exploration and authorizes funding for both Artemis and the Moon to Mars program.It also focuses on building a skilled technical workforce to ensure the next generation is ready to take on the mantle of space exploration.TRUMP SWINGS FOR MOON WITH NUCLEAR REACTOR PLANS AS CHINA, RUSSIA TEAM UP IN SPACE RACEFor years, the United States’ space program languished, underfunded and underappreciated.
Today, things have changed.This administration knows how important the space race is to American innovation.
The Moon is critical as a testing ground for Mars and deep-space missions.A sustained presence on the Moon could also create opportunities for asteroid mining, providing resources needed for emerging technologi...