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2026-04-12 17:54 UTC
@rhempel@cosocial.ca @donlamb_1@mastodon.online
Hmm. How much impact should we expect for the investment of $4Bn in this mission alone? As you say, there are too many other things going on today that many people are concerned about. Back in the late 60s the Apollo missions were a welcome distraction for many from the cold war, which had reached a state of stalemate.
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@rhempel@cosocial.ca 2026-04-12 18:32
@PoLaRobs@fediscience.org @donlamb_1@mastodon.online I think we are on the same page - Tang flavour crystals and Velcro aren't going to cut it in today's world. There are definitely more important things to spend treasure on - and as much as the space nerd in me is impressed by the beauty of the Artemis capsule and launch system, the Apollo capsules look quaint and much more risky. As long as people have to put off life saving medical treatment or worry about losing their ability to buy food, this stuff has to wait.