Lots of positives come out of Artemis 2, but maybe the most important one at the moment is showcasing the power of international collaboration; which is essential in science and in international relations. This endeavour includes international contributions from the European Space Agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre of the United Arab Emirates; astronauts from these agencies will fly with NASA astronauts on future Artemis missions. We all gain when key data is shared with others; see what Artemis has achieved.An awful lot of time and effort is wasted in catastrophising over the motives of others and seeking short term 'advantages' to beat the opposition. Lots of good lessons here.Conspiracy-fantasising definitely is not one of them!
Gerry Boyce ● 21d