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IronLionZion

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42. The Apollo missions happened while the USA was deep into the Vietnam War

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 11:01 PM

Apr 1

interesting parallels these days. I find Artemis much more interesting than the Iran war. This mission is to fly by the moon. NASA claims they plan to land people on it in 2028.

Artemis II's objectives are comparable to those of Apollo 8, the first crewed lunar mission of the Apollo program, in 1968. Unlike Apollo 8 and Apollo 10 in 1969, which orbited the Moon without landing, Artemis II will not enter lunar orbit.[95] Instead, Artemis II will fly around the Moon on a free-return trajectory, like Apollo 13 in 1970. While Apollo 13 came to 158 miles (254 km) above the lunar surface, Artemis II's closest approach will be ~4,700 miles (7,600 km).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis_II

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Here's something that blew my mind - [View all] cab67 Apr 1 OP

This government isn't interested in promoting that kind of success story -- a diverse crew working on science for WhiskeyGrinder Apr 1 #1

You nailed it here. Maru Kitteh Apr 1 #2

There was a story about this on NPR earlier today. cab67 Apr 1 #3

And the crew IS STILL A BLACK MAN, A WOMAN, AND ya know two white guys....... a kennedy Apr 1 #4

100 percent agree! cab67 Apr 1 #7

Trump Wants To Know Only If He Can Profit. If Not, PFFFFT. ColoringFool Apr 1 #36

Trump will put his name on the moon base Zorro Thursday #92

I think that is why he chose tonight to give his "speech" mercuryblues Apr 1 #39

I'm sorry. Gotta interrupt here to admire the "Old Colostomy" nickname. calimary Thursday #85

I stole it from John Oliver. cab67 Thursday #90

That's A BINGO! NASA Is Lucky Trump Probably Didn't Know, Either! "DEI! STOP! DEI!" ColoringFool Apr 1 #35

I'm old enough to remember when we had an admin who did promote/celebrate that kind of success... PunkinPi Thursday #49

"Old Colostomy" will probably send MyOwnPeace Thursday #91

Seriously. How did DOGE miss this DEI atrocity? travelingthrulife Thursday #58

I was 8 years old when Neil Armstrong took that Phoenix61 Apr 1 #5

Your grandfather was born before the first airplane took flight. cab67 Apr 1 #6

My grandmother was born in 1903.... lastlib Apr 1 #38

I was five. OldBaldy1701E Apr 1 #29

We must be about the same age Bayard Apr 1 #40

It was a wild thing. OldBaldy1701E Thursday #50

I was in junior high school Sequoia Thursday #60

I was at a friends house airplaneman Thursday #78

Right? OldBaldy1701E Thursday #86

I was 11 ... it was "mind: blown" for me LSparkle Thursday #54

Moon walk blanket! Love it! electric_blue68 Thursday #67

Oh MAN, I remember that! calimary Thursday #87

It wasn't well promoted LeftInTX Apr 1 #8

I didn't hear about it until 30 minutes or so before the launch. Ms. Toad Apr 1 #9

You've got a point. cab67 Apr 1 #10

I agree. The lack of interest, much less excitement, is brer cat Apr 1 #11

Me too. I was in grade school when all the space stuff was going on. Diamond_Dog Apr 1 #41

When your future looks promising Keepthesoulalive Apr 1 #43

Very good points. I am 79 so I was old enough to feel brer cat Thursday #48

It's just not that inspiring imo. We've done it before - several times. harumph Apr 1 #12

Not inspiring? cab67 Apr 1 #21

So did any of them show any Figarosmom Apr 1 #13

They did, in fact. cab67 Apr 1 #18

I was amazed at how little coverage was aired by MSM BeneteauBum Apr 1 #14

They're probably more concerned about where they're going to get money to eat littlemissmartypants Apr 1 #15

Same arguments were made during the Apollo era. cab67 Apr 1 #23

I'm sure the defense budget could use a little trimming. electric_blue68 Thursday #72

I didn't hear about it until this morning Niagara Apr 1 #16

I didn't know about it until the Daily podcast this morning. Kablooie Apr 1 #17

I'm embarrassed to say I only heard about it today! It sure wasn't promoted much buy the govt or the media! LymphocyteLover Apr 1 #19

One of the thrills of my life... oldsoldierfadingfast Apr 1 #20

I saw the dweeby blapping TV head talking with a NASA scientist; he said the moon was 250 million miles from Earth. NBachers Apr 1 #22

your loss. cab67 Apr 1 #24

You do understand why I wouldn't listen to a reporter who claims the moon is 250,000,000 miles from Earth, don't you? NBachers Thursday #53

I would certainly ignore him. cab67 Thursday #55

I learned about it the day before yesterday. johnp3907 Apr 1 #25

A woman, a person of color and a non American. Buddyzbuddy Apr 1 #26

I knew nothing about it until today LNM Apr 1 #27

Been there Done that? thought crime Apr 1 #28

Because in the 54 years since we were last on the moon Javaman Apr 1 #30

You post reminded me of this song: johnp3907 Apr 1 #31

I'm old enough to remember watching the first moon landing on TV--- Jack Valentino Apr 1 #32

Because it's not on social media Diraven Apr 1 #33

If Elon had had his way, there would be no Artemis II mission pat_k Apr 1 #34

All of the above is true, but all secondary issues Bluetus Apr 1 #37

The Apollo missions happened while the USA was deep into the Vietnam War IronLionZion Apr 1 #42

Trump has spent more time on his ballroom Johonny Apr 1 #44

My mom worked at NASA when I was a young girl and she would get positively emotional... Trueblue Texan Apr 1 #45

Part of it is that Trmp was trying so hard to fuck over NASA and every other science program that people just didn't eppur_se_muova Apr 1 #46

I'm an xennial r�is�n_dubh Apr 1 #47

I'll bet their social feeds regularly contain conspiracy theories about the US faking the original 1969 landing Ponietz Thursday #51

This was true for the chat feed on NASA's broadcast yesterday. cab67 Thursday #57

At this point in history, in my view, we really can't afford space entertainment. NNadir Thursday #52

I respectfully disagree. cab67 Thursday #56

While I respect your opinion, we need to channel our scientific resourses more wisely. NNadir Thursday #59

Kids in your classes grew up with Star Trek and Star Wars movies, plus a lot of other SciFi FakeNoose Thursday #61

I was 12 for the start of (original run of) Star Trek... electric_blue68 Thursday #71

I was draft bait when Apollo 11 landed on the Moon and It was on my peripheral. JohnnyRingo Thursday #62

I live close to the Fl northeast coast. Fla Dem Thursday #63

I saw a shuttle launch from the beach in 2008 (?) progressoid Thursday #66

There was a lot of shit happening during the Apollo missions too ThoughtCriminal Thursday #64

Like too much .. its a show... Mustellus Thursday #65

I certainly appreciate robotics, but we still need the Human Experience. We are often explorers. electric_blue68 Thursday #68

The US is failing miserably on science. Historic NY Thursday #69

I knew about it, idk, a few weeks back. Very excited it's happening. electric_blue68 Thursday #70

Apollo 11 landed on evolves Thursday #73

Guess they dont "follow" NASA on social media. IcyPeas Thursday #74

I watched the launch yesterday 49jim Thursday #75

When the Soviet Union successfully orbited Sputnik... hunter Thursday #76

Great OP malaise Thursday #77

My son was born on June 6, 1969. Bumbles Thursday #79

Have always supported a robust space program, but I have some sympathy for the lack of interest right now in Artemis. Martin68 Thursday #80

I was a freshman in HS and watching AKwannabe Thursday #81

first year in college for me. cab67 Thursday #89

Message auto-removed Name removed Thursday #82

Welcome to Costco. I love you. Moostache Thursday #83

It is worse that than. drray23 Thursday #84

Here is my theory ... aggiesal Thursday #88

Could it be a lack of curiosity in kids these days? Due to so much info being thrown in their faces everyday? nt Exp Thursday #93

Are they running from ICE?Worried about paying for the next semester?Working a job and attending class? Scalded Nun Thursday #94

I did mention it before launch. cab67 Thursday #96

I agree with what you wrote, but personally babylonsister Thursday #95

I understand the "so much need" argument. cab67 Thursday #97