Part 1: Donald Trump wants to put humans on Mars
Jan 5, 2026 •
Donald Trump wants to write the next chapter in US spaceflight history.
With billionaire tech CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk by his side, he’s outlined an ambitious agenda: to land the first humans on Mars before he leaves office.
Whether or not that goal is achievable, the plan would massively reshape America’s space program to the benefit of Musk’s company.
NASA has already suffered from Musk’s efforts to gut the federal government through the Department of Government Efficiency – and key SpaceX officials have been gaining power at the space agency.
Today, Wall Street Journal reporter Emily Glazer, on Elon Musk’s plan to take over NASA.
This episode was originally published in April 2025.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Part 1: Donald Trump wants to put humans on Mars
1805 • Jan 5, 2026
Part 1: Donald Trump wants to put humans on Mars
Donald Trump wants to write the next chapter in US spaceflight history.
With billionaire tech CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk by his side, he’s outlined an ambitious agenda: to land the first humans on Mars before he leaves office.
Whether or not that goal is achievable, the plan would massively reshape America’s space program to the benefit of Musk’s company.
NASA has already suffered from Musk’s efforts to gut the federal government through the Department of Government Efficiency – and key SpaceX officials have been gaining power at the space agency.
Today, Wall Street Journal reporter Emily Glazer, on Elon Musk’s plan to take over NASA.
This episode was originally published in April 2025.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Wall Street Journal reporter, Emily Glazer.
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