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Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier

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The next president of the U.S. could be the first in that office to accept a phone call from the Moon and hear a woman’s voice on the line.

Julian Zelizer : Both candidates have executive records in space policy, a rare treat for space enthusiasts casting their votes this November .

Trump established a record of meaningful and lasting space policy decisions, Zelizer says.

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