Yesterday, President Trump issued a proclamation titled: “The American Declaration of Freedom in Space.” In it, he declares America is destined to lead humanity to the farthest reaches of outer space and “forging an interplanetary civilization founded on the enduring and inalienable rights of freedom and individual liberty.” He further asserts: “The nation that leads in space will shape the future of humanity — and that nation will be the United States of America.” Next Trump boldly proclaims:

Today, we renew our solemn and righteous mission to propel humanity toward the farthest reaches of the universe. We reaffirm that the United States will lead the way in this bold endeavor, for the nation with the best scientific understanding of space, the most advanced space economy, and the greatest spacefaring citizens, will be the most prosperous nation for centuries to come. Above all, we pledge to carry our sacred values of faith and freedom wherever we journey, so that freedom may forever ring among the stars and beyond.