One of the reasons we need the Artemis program...

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is to keep the solid fuel booster manufacturing capability available for the Trident missile Life Extension. The program can't absorb that cost all on its own, so the risk and cost need to be spread over multiple programs.

Posted: 02/25/2026 at 10:10 AM ET

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Artemis II delayed again. Meanwhile SpaceX successfully sends it's orbiter -- soldcokesatLane Feb 22, 2026 at 03:03 PM ET

soldcokesatLane • 02/22/26 03:03 PM ET

One of the reasons we need the Artemis program... ◄ -- Freddyburg Hokie Feb 25, 2026 at 10:10 AM ET

Freddyburg Hokie • 02/25/26 10:10 AM ET

Arty is near stronger lifter. SX could not get there... not enuff oomph.** -- bourbonstreet Feb 22, 2026 at 04:42 PM ET

bourbonstreet • 02/22/26 04:42 PM ET