I just started thinking about it. Why is space exploration even that necessary? They’re spending so much money on it when we have so much problems in our own planet…
I just started thinking about it. Why is space exploration even that necessary? They’re spending so much money on it when we have so much problems in our own planet…
Another commentee has already said that Artemis is a political stunt. I believe it’s worked magnificently. Space travel is being used to whitewash USA’s reputation and at the same time display the US’ continued military and technological dominance. It’s another message to all other countries in the world that they are going to stay slaves to US imperialism and dictatorship.
As shown by the comments here, the USians have no problem with their government if they get to see shiny new nerd pictures.
i think many rational americans are excited for the development of science in general that comes with space exploration endeavors. it doesnt all have to be doom and gloom, although i do agree the US as an empire definitely had reasons along the lines of, “hey look at how big our dick is we went to space”