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Congratulations to the Artemis II crew – but the case for sending astronauts into space is rapidly shrinking | Martin Rees and Donald Goldsmith

The Guardian· Apr 11, 2026 · 10:48 AM · 1 views

The Artemis II mission sparks a debate on the need for human space travel amidst advancing robotic technology. As the US and China invest heavily in space, robots like Curiosity and Perseverance show efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Is human spaceflight more adventure than necessity? #SpaceExploration #ArtemisII #RoboticMissions #NASA #SpaceRace

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Congratulations to the Artemis II crew – but the case for sending astronauts into space is rapidly shrinking | Martin Rees and Donald Goldsmith

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