Trump returns Moon rock to NASA after Oval Office redesign

Donald Trump has removed a Moon rock from the Oval Office, returning it to NASA after four years on display. The rock, collected during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972, was replaced by an urn as part of a redesign. The Moon rock was loaned to the Biden administration in 2021, symbolizing lunar exploration. Trump's changes to the Oval Office decor also included reinstating a bust of Winston Churchill and military flags, which had been removed by Biden. NASA's plans for lunar missions continue, despite Trump's focus on Mars. The removal of the Moon rock may reflect a shift in priorities, as Trump emphasizes Mars exploration in his administration's space strategy.