You've inspired the world: Trump speaks to Artemis II crew

US President Donald Trump today spoke to the crew members of Artemis II mission and praised them for inspiring the world with their feat.

Noting that they made history, the US President said that the mission paves the way for Americas return to the lunar surface. Trump also said that US would eventually establish permanent presence on the moon and then aim at Mars.

He made the remarks while speaking to the crew members after the mission broke the farthest distance record in human spaceflight. Trump said, Today you have made history and made all America incredibly proud.

Recalling the last space mission, which was more than half a century ago, Trump hailed the Artemis crew for breaking the all-time record for the farthest distance from planet Earth.

Humans have never really seen anything quite like what youre doing in a manned spacecraft. Its really special. You all made this day possible. Youve inspired the entire world.

Praising US tech prowess, Trump said that travelling to the moon would become more prevalent and hinted towards the future trip to Mars. At long last, America is back, and America is back in many ways stronger than ever before.

Were the hottest country anywhere in the world. The Artemis crew flew in the most powerful rocket NASA has ever made, ever launched, travelled over a quarter of a million miles, and broke the distance record set by the legendary Apollo 13.

America is a frontier nation, and the four brave astronauts of Artemis 2 are modern-day pioneers. Well plant our flag once again, and this time we wont just leave footprints. Well establish a permanent presence on the moon, and well push on to Mars.