This post makes me hungry for a TACO for some reason. 🌮
Wbino on
When are we crossing the Atlantic…..*again*?
daerath on
And when we don’t because that’s an absurd timeline given the state of things, I’m sure it will be Obiden’s fault.
WoefulKnight on
What, are they just going to chuck a few dozen astronauts using bigger and bigger slingshots until one lands on the moon?
Two years? With this budget?
culturedrobot on
Hmmmm that’s a big commitment when Trump has cut science funding across the board
literalsupport on
Zero chance this will happen.
Count_Rugens_Finger on
translation: “DON’T LOOK AT THE JOBS OR INFLATION! LOOK OVER HERE INSTEAD!”
Mule_Wagon_777 on
Gutting science AND landing on the moon. Will the rockets fly by magic?
ino4x4 on
yeah sure. We’ll see what the budget says.
Presbyterian20 on
I choose to hope, even if it doesn’t come true.
whk1992 on
It’s not the landing that’s difficult. It’s bringing them back safely that matters.
GenericNerd15 on
This is a political promise, it’s because Donald Trump wants it to be while he’s President so he can make it about himself. He promised a manned return in 2024 in his first term because he expected to get reelected in 2020. It was ridiculous then and now.
Langdon_Algers on
Who’s old enough to remember W. saying the same thing?
Just like last time which was of course completely definitely for real.
mason2401 on
Here’s the situation. This goal is within our reach. SpaceX and Blue Origin were both contracted to make landing vehicles. These are in heavy development but they have made good progress. There are still hurdles to overcome, such as high flight cadence, upper stage reusability and propellant depots or transfers of large masses of propellant. Then safety issues on Orion’s heat shield, which will transfer the astronauts, and Axiom spacesuits need to be fully validated. If everything goes right 2028 can happen but more realistically it will likely be closer to 2030.
FifthBison on
But why? What’s the plan after landing them?
swoodshadow on
This doesn’t seem thought through given an election at the end of 2028. Say 2029 and then if you hit 2028 it’s a huge double win (you did it and did it early). And if you’re not going to do it, you just don’t admit that.
beagles4ever on
I’ll take the over on that.
Burgoonius on
Let’s feed trumps ego to be the first man on the moon in 50 years …..and then leave him there
immersive-matthew on
Has a “hold my beer” vibe if I ever did see one.
Substantial_Pea_7443 on
These deportations are really getting out of hand.
talex365 on
They dont even have a lander yet, 2028 seems a bit optimistic.
Choice_Chocolate5866 on
I have a lot of faith in our people…. but with what do we plan on starting this project with?
Checkers-Chess234 on
I’m just happy someone is talking about going back. That’s a good thing.
PloddingClot on
I got $1000 that says you don’t even get humans in orbit of the moon.
trippedonatater on
I do like this, but does “the US” understand that this is within three years?
stormhawk427 on
Ain’t happening with the current funding levels and layoffs. Hopefully Issacman can help turn things around.
vandezuma on
“Yeah yeah, you vow, we move. Let’s go boys!!”
cameron4200 on
Hope the next crop of astronauts is incredibly brave..
Accomplished-Ebb2549 on
So does this mean the space cost will be booming once again? At least for the next few years?
The_Pedestrian_walks on
I can’t pay no Dr Bills
But whitey’s on the moon
jinkinater on
Even though they cut NASAs budget……..
drgnrbrn316 on
With this administration, I have my doubts that this will play out how anyone hopes.
CantFightCrazy on
Well only if spacex says they feel like it.
theonewhorodeaway on
Again. Ggggggggggggffffffffffffffffff
hextreme2007 on
Does “by 2028” mean before Jan 1st or Dec 31st of 2028?
ScoobyGDSTi on
Bahaha sure America, sure you’ll get there by 2028.😂
Unique-Coffee5087 on
If that is a hard deadline, unlike the GOP having a healthcare plan “in two weeks”, then it won’t be good for the astronauts. Under the pressure to pull together a moonshot program in a short time, and with the habitual corruption and incompetence of the regime, we will be seeing manned vehicles failing over and over.
batotit on
Why? Unless there is some pressing reason to do so besides, “I’m jelly with the indians for getting some good press and I’m concerned that China will try it also soon,” excuse then no, use the money for something else.
TokathSorbet on
In two years? Absolutely no chance. Half the hardware isn’t built yet, yet alone tested – or are they going to restack SA-514 from the KSC visitors centre?
I ask, only half in jest; it’s probably the closest thing to flight ready there is.
Zhukov-74 on
Landing on the moon in 2028 would be fantastic but this timeline does feel rather unrealistic.
So much work is still left to be done before we can return to the moon.
2029 / 2030 is much more realistic in my view.
MyOwnTutor on
Considering what a shit show NASA has become under Trump, I’ll be shocked if Artemis II even launches.
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I thought we were supposed to land in 2026.
This post makes me hungry for a TACO for some reason. 🌮
When are we crossing the Atlantic…..*again*?
And when we don’t because that’s an absurd timeline given the state of things, I’m sure it will be Obiden’s fault.
What, are they just going to chuck a few dozen astronauts using bigger and bigger slingshots until one lands on the moon?
Two years? With this budget?
Hmmmm that’s a big commitment when Trump has cut science funding across the board
Zero chance this will happen.
translation: “DON’T LOOK AT THE JOBS OR INFLATION! LOOK OVER HERE INSTEAD!”
Gutting science AND landing on the moon. Will the rockets fly by magic?
yeah sure. We’ll see what the budget says.
I choose to hope, even if it doesn’t come true.
It’s not the landing that’s difficult. It’s bringing them back safely that matters.
This is a political promise, it’s because Donald Trump wants it to be while he’s President so he can make it about himself. He promised a manned return in 2024 in his first term because he expected to get reelected in 2020. It was ridiculous then and now.
Who’s old enough to remember W. saying the same thing?
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/president-bush-pledges-to-return-to-the-moon
So, increased budget, right? Right?
The best laugh I’ve had all day.
Just like last time which was of course completely definitely for real.
Here’s the situation. This goal is within our reach. SpaceX and Blue Origin were both contracted to make landing vehicles. These are in heavy development but they have made good progress. There are still hurdles to overcome, such as high flight cadence, upper stage reusability and propellant depots or transfers of large masses of propellant. Then safety issues on Orion’s heat shield, which will transfer the astronauts, and Axiom spacesuits need to be fully validated. If everything goes right 2028 can happen but more realistically it will likely be closer to 2030.
But why? What’s the plan after landing them?
This doesn’t seem thought through given an election at the end of 2028. Say 2029 and then if you hit 2028 it’s a huge double win (you did it and did it early). And if you’re not going to do it, you just don’t admit that.
I’ll take the over on that.
Let’s feed trumps ego to be the first man on the moon in 50 years …..and then leave him there
Has a “hold my beer” vibe if I ever did see one.
These deportations are really getting out of hand.
They dont even have a lander yet, 2028 seems a bit optimistic.
I have a lot of faith in our people…. but with what do we plan on starting this project with?
I’m just happy someone is talking about going back. That’s a good thing.
I got $1000 that says you don’t even get humans in orbit of the moon.
I do like this, but does “the US” understand that this is within three years?
Ain’t happening with the current funding levels and layoffs. Hopefully Issacman can help turn things around.
“Yeah yeah, you vow, we move. Let’s go boys!!”
Hope the next crop of astronauts is incredibly brave..
So does this mean the space cost will be booming once again? At least for the next few years?
I can’t pay no Dr Bills
But whitey’s on the moon
Even though they cut NASAs budget……..
With this administration, I have my doubts that this will play out how anyone hopes.
Well only if spacex says they feel like it.
Again. Ggggggggggggffffffffffffffffff
Does “by 2028” mean before Jan 1st or Dec 31st of 2028?
Bahaha sure America, sure you’ll get there by 2028.😂
If that is a hard deadline, unlike the GOP having a healthcare plan “in two weeks”, then it won’t be good for the astronauts. Under the pressure to pull together a moonshot program in a short time, and with the habitual corruption and incompetence of the regime, we will be seeing manned vehicles failing over and over.
Why? Unless there is some pressing reason to do so besides, “I’m jelly with the indians for getting some good press and I’m concerned that China will try it also soon,” excuse then no, use the money for something else.
In two years? Absolutely no chance. Half the hardware isn’t built yet, yet alone tested – or are they going to restack SA-514 from the KSC visitors centre?
I ask, only half in jest; it’s probably the closest thing to flight ready there is.
Landing on the moon in 2028 would be fantastic but this timeline does feel rather unrealistic.
So much work is still left to be done before we can return to the moon.
2029 / 2030 is much more realistic in my view.
Considering what a shit show NASA has become under Trump, I’ll be shocked if Artemis II even launches.