Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

TheProle

(3,983 posts)

1. SpaceX is up to its ass in the broader Artemis project

Reply to biocube (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 07:07 PM

Wednesday

This entire enterprise reeks of Musk. The latest Artemis mission will involve a Nasa rocket, but, as the program proceeds, the involvement of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship will steadily increase. The details of Musk’s deal with Trump are shrouded in mystery, but it’s safe to suspect that some quid pro quo is involved. Trump’s enthusiasm might have something to do with the $250 million that Musk donated to his 2024 presidential campaign. While we’re encouraged to believe that today’s adventures in space are privately funded, in truth SpaceX has so far received $17 billion in government funding, with future payouts expected to exceed $56 billion.

https://unherd.com/2026/04/artemis-mission-reeks-of-musk/?edition=us

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Artemis launches...no comments from Elon Musk [View all] biocube Wednesday OP

SpaceX is up to its ass in the broader Artemis project TheProle Wednesday #1

Musk is screwing around with propane or some such shit Klarkashton Wednesday #2

X achieved that cool lift off and landing upright ..then nothing more BlueWaveNeverEnd Wednesday #3

He is busy with his money newdeal2 Wednesday #4

And Full Self-Pilot Mode will be availble for NASA by 2028!!! hatrack Wednesday #6

It was so refreshing.... RT Atlanta Wednesday #5