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President George Bush and Apollo 11 Astronauts, Washington D. C. USA, 1989. Creator: NASA
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President George Bush and Apollo 11 Astronauts, Washington D. C. USA, 1989. Creator: NASA
President George Bush and Apollo 11 Astronauts, Washington D.C. USA, 1989. President Bush speaks at the National Air and Space Museums 20th anniversary celebration of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Here, on July 20, 1989, Bush announced his new Space Exploration Initiative, which was to complete the space station, return man to the moon, and bring man to Mars for the first time. The plan fell apart when NASA offered an estimated budget of 500 billion over the next 20 to 30 years to achieve the Presidents goal. Congress balked, and NASA returned to its earlier program of primarily robotic space exploration. From left to right are NASA Administrator Admr. Richard Truly, First Lady Barbara Bush, Neil Armstrong, President George Bush, Vice President Dan Quayle, Michael Collins, Mrs. Marilyn Quayle, and Buzz Aldrin
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In this iconic photo print, taken in Washington D. C. in 1989, we witness a historic moment as President George Bush addresses the crowd at the National Air and Space Museum's 20th anniversary celebration of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Standing alongside him are some of the most revered figures in space exploration history - the Apollo 11 astronauts themselves. President Bush seizes this occasion to unveil his ambitious Space Exploration Initiative, a plan that aimed to propel humanity further into space than ever before. The initiative included completing the construction of a space station, returning humans to the moon, and even setting foot on Mars for the first time. However, despite its grand vision, this plan faced significant challenges. NASA estimated that achieving these goals would require an astronomical budget of $500 billion over two to three decades. Congress was hesitant to commit such vast resources and ultimately decided against it. Consequently, NASA redirected its focus towards robotic space exploration instead. The photograph captures not only President Bush but also his wife Barbara Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle alongside Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, and their respective spouses. These individuals symbolize America's dedication to pushing boundaries beyond Earth's atmosphere while reminding us of our collective dreams for interstellar exploration. Preserved by NASA itself as part of their historical archives collection at Heritage Images (not affiliated with any commercial use), this image serves as a testament to human ambition and reminds us that although certain plans may falter or change course along our journey through space exploration history; our fascination with venturing into unknown frontiers remains unwavering.
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