"The Artemis II mission aims to establish a permanent base on the moon, to mine its resources, and to transform the moon from a place of imagination to one of profit."
"The response was immediate. It clearly touched a very sensitive nerve in a particular corner of right-wing media, with outlets labeling it as 'colonial outrage industry.'"
"Colonialism itself is a trigger for a certain variety of right-wing pundit, who is constantly casting around for something to be outraged by."
The Artemis II mission launched on April 1, marking the first crewed lunar mission in over fifty years. The mission aims to establish a permanent base on the moon and mine its resources. Michelle Cyca's essay critiques this goal, suggesting it transforms the moon into a profit-driven venture. The article received immediate backlash, particularly from right-wing media, which labeled it as 'colonial outrage.' The response highlighted the sensitivity surrounding discussions of colonialism and Indigenous perspectives in space exploration.
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