2026-04-11 08:55 UTC
@AvonVilla @CosmicRami This should not be the case. Space exploration has brought us technologies that are key to fighting the climate catastrophe, like heat insulation, solar energy, LEDs and water purification systems.
It's also important that, in a time where people seem more divided then ever before, we showcase that working together is key to reaching goals, not like in Apollos time, a race against an enemy. The mission hardware and crew showcase this very much.
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@AvonVilla@aus.social 2026-04-11 09:43
@hotte @CosmicRami Working together, you say? I'm showcasing the fact that it's "working together" with a nazi. Also I think you're overselling the scientific by-products of the space program. I would like to see NASA concentrate on the superb work it has done on climate science, but human exploration should be a much lower priority. I don't discount the value of "inspiration" per se. But compared to Apollo, Artemis gives very poor return on investment. Today's circus is mostly just a re-run of Apollo 8. It will be forgotten very very soon. Crossing the finish line 58 years after the winner is not that great.