T+116: On the Moon by 2024

The National Space Council met this week and Vice President Pence announced the administration’s intentions to see humans land on the moon by 2024. I break down my thoughts and observations coming out of the meeting.

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• Fifth Meeting of the National Space Council - YouTube
• Remarks by Vice President Pence at the Fifth Meeting of the National Space Council | Huntsville, AL | The White House
• Pence calls for human return to the moon by 2024 - SpaceNews.com
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