SpaceX successfully launched, Trump claims Musk pledged to launch rockets to Mars during his second term
U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that he plans to stimulate economic growth and appoint Elon Musk as the "Cost Reduction Minister." Trump also mentioned his intention to revitalize America's space force, with Musk promising to launch rockets to Mars before the end of his "second term."
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Trump Says Musk Will Serve as "Cost Cutting Minister"
US presidential candidate Donald Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that he plans to stimulate economic growth, attract more companies to the US, bring manufacturing back to the country, and create more job opportunities.
When asked about debt issues, he mentioned Elon Musk, saying he is a successful businessman skilled in cost-cutting. Trump mentioned that Musk expressed interest in a position responsible for cost-cutting and promised to reduce costs without affecting anyone. Trump plans to appoint Musk to a new position as "Cost Cutting Minister" rather than a traditional cabinet role.
He also mentioned Musk's pledge to launch rockets to Mars before the end of his "second term" and emphasized the revitalization of America's space capabilities.
SpaceX Achieves Unprecedented Feat, Captures Descending Rocket with Robotic Arm
Musk changed the avatar of his X account again yesterday, updating it from the previous Starship Flight 5 to Starship launch tower Mechazilla.
SpaceX, Elon Musk's space exploration company, launched a massive super-heavy Starship rocket in an unmanned test flight on Sunday, 10/13, and successfully caught the returning super-heavy rocket Super Heavy with the giant Mechazilla robotic arm. Super Heavy is the first stage booster of its Starship system, standing at 230 feet tall with up to 33 Raptor engines to propel the Starship into orbit. The successful recovery of the Super Heavy booster signifies a significant step for SpaceX in achieving rapid reusability of rockets.
Musk expressed his delight:
We've taken a big step towards achieving multiplanetary life!