Washington DC, April 11 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) unveiled an ambitious plan for NASA- exploration of Mars after the Artemis II crew was extracted from their spacecraft.

Trump said that the lunar mission was successful and called the crew to the White House.

In a post on Truth Social, he said, "Congratulations to the Great and Very Talented Crew of Artemis II. The entire trip was spectacular, the landing was perfect and, as President of the United States, I could not be more proud! I look forward to seeing you all at the White House soon. We'll be doing it again and then, next step, Mars! President DONALD J. TRUMP."

All the Artemis II crew have now been extracted after the splashdown, and will then be escorted...