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President Trump on rocket launch: ‘More than an act of history, but an act of heroism’
Shanon Peckham
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OAN Newsroom – One America News Network
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UPDATED 4:00 PM PT — Saturday, May 30, 2020
President Trump spoke at the at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, moments after NASA and SpaceX made history. On Saturday, they launched two American astronauts out to space for the first time in nearly 10 years.
Falcon 9 launches Crew Dragon on its first flight with @NASA astronauts on board! pic.twitter.com/FUd0SSRKud
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) May 30, 2020
Before commenting on the successful air launch mission, the president spoke on the death of George Floyd. He called it a “grave tragedy” that never should have happened.
“My Administration will always stand against violence, mayhem, and disorder.
We will stand with the family of George Floyd, with the peaceful protestors, and with every law-abiding citizen who wants decency, civility, safety, and security.” pic.twitter.com/Wxk6qmBR69
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 30, 2020
The president then announced that the SpaceX rocket had reached low Earth orbit and said the astronauts had achieved a “true act of heroism.”
He also touched on the future of a “new mission” to launch astronauts to Mars and suggested the country has regained its power as the world’s leader.
“By 2024, our astronauts will return to the lunar surface to establish a permanent presence and a launching pad to Mars,” stated President Trump. “The first woman on the moon will be an American woman.”
The president ended on a positive note and reassured Americans that “our finest days are just beginning.”
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 30, 2020
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