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Artemis vs. Apollo: Funding
Apollo's cumulative cost through its first lunar landing totaled approximately $290 billion in 2025 dollars. Artemis, as measured from the signing of Space Policy Directive #1 in 2017, is projected to spend roughly $105 billion by its first landing in 2028. The comparison underscores a fundamental tension: Artemis is attempting to replicate Apollo's capabilities at a fraction of the cost, which helps explain its extended timeline. Projections from the FY 2026 President's Budget Request plus the annual addition of OBBA spending.
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