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Senate Boosts NASA's Artemis with Billions in Funding

7/7/2025

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The U.S. Senate has breathed new life into NASA's Artemis program by approving a bill that pours billions into its future. With $4.1 billion earmarked for SLS rockets and $2.6 billion for the lunar Gateway, this funding battle highlights the intense rivalry between established contractors and SpaceX, shaping the next chapter of American space exploration.

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The U.S. Senate has breathed new life into NASA's Artemis program by approving a bill that pours billions into its future. With $4.1 billion earmarked for SLS rockets and $2.6 billion for the lunar Gateway, this funding battle highlights the intense rivalry between established contractors and SpaceX, shaping the next chapter of American space exploration.