Trump removes Apollo moon rock from Oval Office during West Wing redesign

economictimes.indiatimes.com February 4, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC

Donald Trump has removed the Apollo moon rock from the Oval Office as part of a West Wing redesign. This change reflects a shift in focus away from lunar exploration, which was previously emphasized by NASA. The moon rock, collected during the last Apollo mission in 1972, symbolized ongoing NASA research and future lunar missions. A NASA spokesperson confirmed the rock is being returned to the agency. Trump's administration has shown more interest in Mars exploration, with some advisors advocating for prioritizing Mars over the moon. In contrast, former President Joe Biden displayed another moon rock in his Oval Office to highlight lunar exploration efforts.


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