It will be Space X and not Artemis

[Robert W]

Space X will carry cargo to the moon. They have the spaceship that can bring materials to the moon to colonize it. Artemis is a toy by comparison. This deal is locked in and will happen in 2028.

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.

www.spacex.com

 

[JanetTheGreat]

I would enjoy seeing SpaceX get people to the moon before NASA/Artemis does.

 

[Lockback]

I would enjoy seeing SpaceX get people to the moon before NASA/Artemis does.

I think they're frankly more capable.
NASA is now a multi-national program with all the complications that entails.

 

[JanetTheGreat]

I think they're frankly more capable.
NASA is now a multi-national program with all the complications that entails.

Unfortunately NASA is limited by budget. I think NASA needs fresh leadership and more funding - but overall, I prefer the market as it give better options.

 

[Lockback]

Unfortunately NASA is limited by budget. I think NASA needs fresh leadership and more funding - but overall, I prefer the market as it give better options.

Essentially, I'm in agreement, although the full power of a government agency and budget can do things that private enterprise can't always equal.
No question that private enterprise is much more efficient, though.

 

[JanetTheGreat]

Essentially, I'm in agreement, although the full power of a government agency and budget can do things that private enterprise can't always equal.
No question that private enterprise is much more efficient, though.

I would wish to see NASA get a large boost in budget so we can start colonizing the moon. Artemis II is the most impressive manned mission in decades, and we need more of it.

 

[1srelluc]

So what has Artemis II accomplished that wasn't accomplished by the Apollo missions back when I was a teenager?

I swear, all I'm getting out of it was they went out a bit farther and named some craters.

I must be looking at it all wrong.

 

[WorldWatcher]

It boils down to the Rocket Equation.

If SpaceX can prove orbital refueling, then it doesn’t change the equation. It changes how it is applied.

But physics is still physics.

WW

 

[Robert W]

I would wish to see NASA get a large boost in budget so we can start colonizing the moon. Artemis II is the most impressive manned mission in decades, and we need more of it.

Artemis sent up lookers, Space X will land on the moon with cargo and explorers.

 

[Robert W]

It boils down to the Rocket Equation.

If SpaceX can prove orbital refueling, then it doesn’t change the equation. It changes how it is applied.

But physics is still physics.

WW

Space X do better, it will carry fuel to the moon.