"The real significance of Artemis II lies elsewhere. The mission is a rehearsal for Artemis III, which aims to return humans to the lunar surface for the first time in more than half a century."
"These are not small or reversible steps. They are the opening moves in a long-term transformation of another world."
"There has been no sustained democratic conversation about whether we should establish a permanent presence on the moon, what form it should take or what limits should govern it."
"What is now being proposed is not exploration but transformation: the introduction of industry, resource extraction and potentially military infrastructure."
Artemis II successfully sent four astronauts farther from Earth than any humans before and returned them safely. This mission serves as a rehearsal for Artemis III, which aims to return humans to the lunar surface. Plans for a sustained human presence on the moon include infrastructure and industry, with future aspirations for Mars. However, decisions regarding the moon's use and risks have been made with minimal public input, raising concerns about the lack of democratic conversation surrounding these transformative actions.
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