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In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Agustina Vergara Cid and Mike Mazza discuss the launch of Artemis II and the future of space exploration.
Topics covered:
- The cultural reaction the launch of Artemis II
- Why it took 50 years to go back to lunar space
- The reactions to the achievements of private space companies
- How NASA is slowing down progress in space
Mentioned in the discussion were Mike Mazza’s articles “Freedom to Launch: How Deregulation Created a Space Renaissance,” “Space Renaissance: How Freedom Created Progress in the Space Industry,” and “NASA’s Plan to Impede Space Commercialization.”
This episode was recorded on April 2, 2026.
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Mike Mazza
