The White House31 min
President Trump Delivers Remarks, Nov. 6, 2026
Conference Presentation, Statement
- The administration targets a multi-decade vision spanning "another 250 years" to restore agency capabilities, with specific immediate milestones set for the "next two years" including a nuclear-powered Mars spacecraft launch, a historic "biggest air show," and the return of American astronauts to the lunar surface before the end of the current term.
- Lunar objectives include the completion of Artemis II three months prior to the statement, the summer launch of Artemis 3 to test lunar landers, the establishment of a permanent "moon base," and the subsequent deployment of an "enduring presence" on the lunar surface.
- Aerospace development plans encompass rebuilding the X-plane fleet, enabling supersonic flight without sonic booms over the continental U.S. via engineering advancements, introducing next-generation quiet transportation drones, and initiating nuclear power operations in space.
- Economic and infrastructure initiatives involve converting the former shuttle landing facility into a 1,900-acre venue expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, generate billions in economic impact, facilitate hundreds of billions in deals, and support annual launches.
- Domestic social metrics predict personal incomes reaching the "highest level ever recorded" and the poverty rate falling to the "best and lowest level ever reported," while a new U-S Space Academy will be designated to train personnel for future space endeavors.
- Strategic technology goals position the United States as the "undisputed global leader in super intelligence," claiming a lead of one year or more over China with the assertion that the U.S. will retain this advantage under the current administration.
- Geopolitical security commitments include a guarantee that neither Iran nor "The Reds" will ever possess nuclear weapons.
- Long-term exploration ambitions extend to "unleashing" deeper solar system travel, with the ultimate goal of planting the American flag on Mars following the establishment of lunar capabilities.