Trump prioritizes lunar dominance over scientific discovery and STEM engagement

President Trump is prioritizing U.S. dominance in space, particularly on the Moon, over scientific discovery. His administration's budget requests significant funding for the Artemis program to establish a lunar base, while simultaneously proposing cuts to NASA's scientific initiatives and STEM engagement. This focus on dominance is framed as a geopolitical competition with China, though experts caution that aggressive interpretations could violate international space law.