I'm worried about Artemis II [View all]

Unlike a lot of folks I actually support human space flights.

Just not now. Not only because of the US/Israel war on Iran and a million other things going on that deserve more money and attention (rising fuel, groceries, healthcare, insurance, housing, etc. etc.).

But because of all the damned cuts - THANKS TO ELON MUSK'S DOGE - to multiple agencies over the last year I worry that the fucking thing is going to blow up or pull a Tesla and drift off past the Moon into space forever more. Or burn up on re-entry due to heat panel issues.

Launch is scheduled for 6:24 pm EDT tomorrow:

April Fool's Day!