"We are in another race right now, so our goal is to get American astronauts back to the surface of the moon and build the moon base so they can stay."
"I was completely in awe at launch and captivated throughout the entirety of the mission itself and the recovery operation on the boat because we haven't done this in 53 years."
"For as much of a great success as it was as a mission, Artemis II was just the opening act in America's return to the moon."
"The accelerating space race with China is one of the most consequential competitions of our time."
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman emphasizes the agency's ambitious goals following the successful Artemis II mission. The focus is on returning astronauts to the moon and constructing a permanent lunar base. Isaacman acknowledges the intense workload and long hours required to achieve these objectives. He expresses awe at the mission's success, highlighting the significance of human spaceflight after a long hiatus. The competition with China in space exploration is viewed as a critical challenge for the future.
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