More in search of cash and management perks…

Artemis I was a do-over of Apollo 7 (visit LEO)
Artemis II was a do-over of Apollo 8 (Around the moon on a free return orbit)
Artemis III will be a do-over of Apollo 9 (Practice docking/undocking with a lunar lander in LEO)

Sure, let’s just stay under our beds and hide until the heat death of the universe. Space is scary.

I agree, its back to the 1970s attitude for women in the work place. Cowardly men, threatened by women are taking over again. And all those who think this is great, are probably single.

cool, now ask AI “why is posting AI responses to a one-line question over and over responsible for the downfall of civilization”

It’s not a “per launch” cost. The OIG report is scathing (because it should be!) since on a cost or technical basis everyone knows NASA would never have done SLS at all – it’s congressionally mandated for Other Reasons they’re not going to say out loud.

It’s a per year cost, about 2 billion/year. They’re paying to keep the lights on. And if that sounds high, it isn’t high if it was in the correct budget line item rather than NASA.

Why Space Reality Kills Your Space Dreams
Eager Space
Nov 2, 2025

There are many grand space dreams – large habitats in orbit, colonies on mars, lunar tourism – but those dreams will only happen if somebody can make money implementing the dream.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3aSAjuHdFI