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Space ROI: NASA’s recent Artemis II mission aimed to return humans to the Moon to begin to establish a sustainable presence there, and eventually use it as a stepping stone to Mars. While the mission was heralded as a success, it comes with a multibillion-dollar price tag, and the time horizon for the stated goals is far in the future. Beyond "inspiration" and "national pride," what are the most significant tangible benefits of the Artemis mission (and space travel in general) for the average person?
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/10/is-the-artemis-program-worth-the-cost/
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj60nkd8nrko
https://www.uschamber.com/economy/how-the-artemis-space-program-will-impact-america