Under Trump administration, returning to the Moon regains interest
There is interest by way of partnerships with the private sector
Washington
DISMISSED by former US president Barack Obama as a place explorers had already seen, the Moon has once again gained interest as a potential destination under Donald Trump's presidency.
Private sector companies in particular are energised by the prospect of future space exploration missions beyond low-Earth orbit, where the International Space Station circles the Earth.
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