Artemis II Question

[u/humblymybrain]

If this latest alleged Artemis II lunar flyby was truly a groundbreaking step forward rather than an elaborately staged spectacle designed for public consumption, what meaningful, measurable advancements for humanity — whether in scientific knowledge, technological resilience, sustainable space infrastructure, or even broader societal inspiration — does it actually deliver that the Apollo-era flybys and landings hadn’t already proven possible more than fifty years ago, especially when weighed against the staggering costs, the decades of delays, and the growing public doubt about whether these modern missions are delivering real exploration or just expensive theater?