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Illustration: Eniola Odetunde/AxiosThe coronavirus and are making NASA's goal of landing people back on the Moon in 2024 seem less likely. Why it matters: The Trump administration has hung its hat on the Artemis Moon program&nbsp;as its defining&nbsp;space&nbsp;policy, with the goal of accomplishing the first crewed landing before the end of President Trump's second term — if he is re-elected.What's happening: The coronavirus pandemic forced NASA to shut down much of the work involving its Space Launch System rocket, designed to bring people to the Moon's surface. Between the lines: That restructuring is more than a minor bureaucratic roadblock to a Moon landing.What they're saying: Despite recent setbacks, the Trump administration says Artemis is still on track.Meanwhile, NASA is continuing to award contracts for the program to private industry partners, funneling much-needed funds to companies during the coronavirus pandemic. What to watch: If Trump doesn't win a second term, it's unclear whether the 2024 deadline would stick.Go deeper: Global: Total confirmed cases as of 11:30 a.m.: ET: — Total deaths: — Total recoveries — — .U.S.: Total confirmed cases as of 11:30 a.m. ET: — Total deaths: — Total recoveries: — Total tested: — .Testing: what tests they'll pay for.Public health: it won't put "huge price" on coronavirus vaccine.Economy: Central banks worry isn't enough.Philonise Floyd urged Congress to take action to reform law enforcement in honor of his late brother George Floyd during his opening statement before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.Why it matters: It's the first House hearing on policing reform since Floyd's death. Philonise Floyd's plea comes as momentum for police reform has grown in Congress, with and agreeing that changes are needed at the federal level to meet the moment and address nationwide protests.Police unions are under a , with reformers arguing that they too often help keep bad cops on the streets.Why it matters: This controversy could soon move beyond elected officials to venture capital and private equity firms that count police unions among their limited partners.

Illustration: Eniola Odetunde/AxiosThe coronavirus and are making NASA's goal of landing people back on the Moon in 2024 seem less likely. Why it matters: The Trump administration has hung its hat on the Artemis Moon program&nbsp;as its defining&nbsp;space&nbsp;policy, with the goal of accomplishing the first crewed landing before the end of President Trump's second term — if he is re-elected.What's happening: The coronavirus pandemic forced NASA to shut down much of the work involving its Space Launch System rocket, designed to bring people to the Moon's surface. Between the lines: That...

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