The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unveiled a plan to land the first woman on the moon in 2024.
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said the $28 billion plan aims to return humans to the lunar surface for the first time since 1972.
"We're going back to the moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and inspiration for a new generation of explorers," Bridenstine said in a statement Monday. "As we build up a sustainable presence, we're also building momentum toward those first human steps on the Red Planet," referring to Mars.
Follow NewsGram on Twitter to stay updated about the World news.
NASA's moon mission is part of its Artemis plan. Astronauts will be propelled to the moon by NASA's new rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS), and the Orion spacecraft.
Bridenstine told reporters that "political risks" have frequently threatened NASA's work, especially before such a crucial election. If Congress approves $3.2 billion in initial funding by Christmas, "we're still on track for a 2024 moon landing," he said.