Uncrewed missions to Mars could be targeted within this decade, representing a more ambitious and potentially riskier approach than the current lunar focus.

Trump, who initiated the Artemis program in 2019, has expressed intentions to revamp it, aiming for a more ambitious Mars plan.

Donald Trump's victory may help Elon Musk achieve his plan to send humans to Mars by 2028. With the support of Republicans, the billionaire's company, SpaceX, could more easily bypass regulations that extend the approval process for conducting the mission.