NASA return to the Moon could be imperiled by politics

Posted on AllSides May 24th, 2023
From The Left
Natalie Peeples/Axios

NASA's flagship program to get people back to the Moon is at risk in the debate over the country's budget.

Why it matters: The Artemis program has survived two presidential administrations and has bipartisan support in Congress.

Both administrations have worked to reduce the political risk of the multibillion-dollar program, awarding multiple contracts to commercial companies in multiple states and partnering with international space agencies.

What's happening: Efforts to insulate Artemis from possible cuts, delays and cancellation are facing a major test with the current budget fight on Capitol Hill.

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https://www.axios.com/2023/05/23/nasa-artemis-politics

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