# NASA's Artemis II Launched, But It Should Have Been a SpaceX Mission

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Podcast: [Limitless: An AI Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/limitless-an-ai-podcast-7326914)
Published: 2026-04-02T16:44:40+00:00
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## Resource

NASA's historic launch is putting four astronauts on a mission to orbit the moon for the first time in 53 years. We explore the advanced technologies behind this achievement, the high costs of the Artemis II mission compared to SpaceX, and the ambitions of both organizations for lunar colonization. We look at the crew’s extensive food menu but wrap with a discussion on future moon settlements, and why NASA should consider outsourcing. ------ 🌌 LIMITLESS HQ ⬇️ NEWSLETTER: https://limitlessft.substack.com/ FOLLOW ON X: https://x.com/LimitlessFT SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oV29YUL8AzzwXkxEXlRMQ APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/limitless-podcast/id1813210890 RSS FEED: https://limitlessft.substack.com/ ------ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Launching Towards the Moon 4:20 Reflecting on 53 Years of Silence 5:15 The Cost of Space Exploration 8:33 Comparing NASA and SpaceX 9:54 Future Missions and Lunar Colonization 11:18 The Moon's Resources and Potential 12:34 Phased Plans for Lunar Outpost 14:00 The Astronauts' Menu 14:59 Toilet Troubles in Space 16:51 Visuals of Spacecraft Evolution 18:11 The Future of Space Travel 24:43 Closing Thoughts and Optimism for Space ------ RESOURCES Josh: https://x.com/JoshKale Ejaaz: https://x.com/cryptopunk7213 ------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠

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