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The US government seems serious about developing a lunar economy (arstechnica.com)
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[–] kalkulat@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Sure, why not? It's not like we have any other pressing issues to address. Let's keep pouring 100s of billions into the right pockets and press on.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

"Por que no los dos?"

Humanity can pursue multiple awesome endeavours simultaneously.

[–] atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

NASA's 2024 budget is around $25 billion.

By comparison Apple's revenue for last quarter was around $120 billion.