NASA's Historic Artemis II Mission Sparks Wave of Support for Increased Funding. The successful completion of the Artemis II mission, which saw the first woman and the first person of color walk in space, has sparked a surge of enthusiasm and support for the US space agency. As the nation celebrates this groundbreaking achievement, many are calling for increased funding to propel NASA's ambitious plans for future space exploration, including returning humans to the lunar surface by 2025. With the Artemis program poised to make significant strides in the coming years, advocates argue that now is the time to invest in NASA's mission, rather than slashing its budget.
The emotional response to Artemis II is to want to increase all NASA funding, not to slash it.
