WASHINGTON, D.C. — Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy appeared on Hannity to tout the success and ambition of the Artemis program, which he says marks the official return of America’s leadership in space exploration.

"NASA is back," Duffy declared. "Artemis will put Americans on the Moon again — not in the distant future, but this decade."

The Artemis program, launched under President Trump’s renewed focus on space dominance, aims to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon and prepare for future crewed missions to Mars. Duffy emphasized the importance of returning to the lunar surface for both scientific discovery and strategic leadership.

He also praised the involvement of private space companies and international partners, while reaffirming that "this is an American-led mission — with the Stars and Stripes planted firmly in the regolith."

The Artemis III mission, slated for 2026, will be the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17 in 1972.