WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies – delivered opening remarks during a hearing to review the President’s FY2025 budget request for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

“While you have different missions, responsibilities and opportunities, the outcome of what each of you does benefits the country in a similar way,” said Sen. Moran. “Artemis is not only important to our aerospace manufacturing workforce, but it is an inspiring opportunity for the next generation, and that is very important for our national economy and our national security. China is a threatening adversary - territorial land grabs on the lunar surface and making significant strides in their own space program.

“It is imperative we continue to build upon this foundation, which will ultimately move us beyond returning to the Moon, and on toward new goals, such as landing astronauts on Mars,” continued Sen. Moran. “I am committed to working with both of you to ensure our nation out-competes all others in exploration, discovery and innovation.”

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