NASA called political risks a hindrance to landing on the moon

“We would already be on the Moon if not for political risks. Frankly, we would have been on Mars already, ”said Brydenstein on CBS.

By political risk, he means insufficient funding for space projects.

Brydenstein added that in the 1990s and early 2000s, NASA tried to return to the moon and land on Mars, but both programs required too long preparation, as well as high financial costs.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that soon the American flag will appear on Mars.

According to the American leader, NASA should focus on larger-scale projects, such as Mars.