New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- US President Donald Trump's latest statement on the return of two astronauts "abandoned in space", and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's response to it, have sparked confusion when NASA has already announced plans to bring them home.

Trump said he asked Elon Musk's and SpaceX to "go get" the two NASA astronauts, who have been "abandoned in space" on the International Space Station, as soon as possible.

"I have just asked Elon Musk and @SpaceX to "go get" the 2 brave astronauts who have been virtually abandoned in space by the Biden Administration. They have been waiting for many months on @Space Station. Elon will soon be on his way. Hopefully, all will be safe. Good luck Elon!!!," Trump posted on Truth Social.

Musk shared a...