"In 2026, to be human is to send the voice of the dead across space as an act of continuity and care, while on Earth we tally the bodies."
"NASA's entire budget, everything it takes to send human beings beyond Earth, is $24.4 billion. A rounding error beside the $1.5 trillion proposed for defense."
"The man running the Pentagon stood before cameras and promised Iran death and destruction from the sky all day long, declaring, 'No quarter, no mercy for our enemies'."
"Victor Glover, the first Black man to travel into deep space, represents a significant milestone in human exploration, contrasting with the military's aggressive posturing."
NASA's budget for space exploration is $24.4 billion, a fraction of the proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget. Apollo 13's Jim Lovell's message symbolizes continuity and care in human endeavors. The contrast between funding for space exploration and military operations raises questions about societal priorities. The Pentagon's aggressive stance towards Iran, including a promise of death and destruction, reflects a troubling approach to warfare. The narrative emphasizes the importance of human connection and the choices made in funding life-affirming versus destructive initiatives.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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