NASA must choose: continue Artemis while abandoning Boeing’s Lunar Gateway, or prioritize Mars, relying on Elon Musk and SpaceX.
Space Launch System
Ahead of NASA’s crewed Artemis II mission in 2026, its Lunar Trailblazer scouting mission will map the Moon’s surface water this year.
Trump’s victory puts the future of NASA’s SLS rocket in doubt, with Musk’s SpaceX lurking in the shadows and potentially big consequences for the Great Space Race.
Proposed budget amendment seeks additional $1.6b for design and development, but it may not be enough.