President Trump Issues Executive Order to Reinstate the National Space Council

On Friday, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order to reinstate the National Space Council.

President George H.W. Bush created the National Space Council in 1989, but it was disbanded in 1993. The Executive Order will reinvigorate America’s role as a leader in space, strengthen America’s economy, and advance the security of the American people.

Vice President Mike Pence introduced the President before the signing of the Executive Order. As the Chairman of the National Space Council, the Vice President will play an indispensable role in crafting America’s space policy.

The Vice President said that he was honored and enthusiastic to act as Chairman of the Council. He stated that the Administration’s commitment to space exploration will “strengthen the American spirit” and inspire the American people to “blaze new trails into the unknown”.

Watch President Trump and Vice President Pence’s remarks below.

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