Fifty-five years ago, and change, I watched the first time that human beings set foot on the moon. Via black and white TV, I might add. I wasn't actually there at the site to greet them. But I suppose that I am one of relatively few people who remember that momentous event, and now *this* momentous event when we return to the moon.
I must admit, it's a bit disappointing that it's taken us this long. And I'm also a little bit surprised at how much interest this trip has generated, given that it's a return trip anyway. Congratulations to all involved, and particularly Jeremy Hansen. I hope that all goes well on the trip. I hope that the follow-up trips happen quickly and regularly, and that we get the colony up and running soon. Hopefully we will do less damage to that celestial body than we have done to our home.
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised at the interest in Artemis II. The rest of the news seems to be about how angry some people can be at other people, and the fights that result, and making really bad decisions about promising technologies. Having somebody actually accomplish what they set out to do makes a nice change.
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