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Bipartisan Support Grows for $100 Billion Artemis Program

2/26/2025

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A congressional hearing showcased strong bipartisan backing for NASA's ambitious $100 billion Artemis program, pivotal for creating a sustainable lunar base that paves the way to Mars. Experts raised alarms about China's growing space ambitions and stressed the importance of a dependable launch system and industry partnerships to maintain U.S. dominance in the cosmos.

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A congressional hearing showcased strong bipartisan backing for NASA's ambitious $100 billion Artemis program, pivotal for creating a sustainable lunar base that paves the way to Mars. Experts raised alarms about China's growing space ambitions and stressed the importance of a dependable launch system and industry partnerships to maintain U.S. dominance in the cosmos.