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NASA's Artemis 2 Mission Compared to Historic Apollo Program
Investor Ross Gerber highlights similarities and costs between the two moon exploration efforts
Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:36am
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Investor Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki has praised NASA's Artemis Program to the Moon, drawing parallels between it and the Apollo mission from the 1960s and 1970s. Gerber noted that while the original Apollo mission cost the US $25 billion over 13 years, which would equate to over $300 billion when adjusted for inflation in 2026, the current Artemis mission has spent $93 billion so far. NASA successfully launched the Artemis 2 mission from Florida's Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts on a 10-day trip around the moon as a crucial test flight for future missions.
Why it matters
The Artemis Program represents a new era of space exploration, as NASA aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon. By comparing the costs and achievements of the Artemis Program to the historic Apollo missions, Gerber provides valuable context and perspective on the significance of this endeavor.
The details
The Artemis 2 mission, which lifted off on April 2, 2026, is the second flight of NASA's Artemis Program and the first crewed mission to the Moon since the Apollo program ended in 1972. The crew comprises four members: NASA astronauts Commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, as well as the Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen. The mission is a crucial test flight for future Artemis missions, which aim to establish a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.
- The original Apollo mission to the Moon took place from the 1960s to the 1970s.
- The Artemis 2 mission was launched on April 2, 2026 from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
The players
Ross Gerber
An investor and the co-founder of Gerber Kawasaki, a wealth and investment management firm.
NASA
The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the government agency responsible for the Artemis Program and the historic Apollo missions.
Donald Trump
The former President of the United States, who praised the Artemis 2 launch as a historic moment for the country.
What they’re saying
“The original Apollo mission to the Moon cost the US $25 billion over 13 years, which would translate to over $300 billion when adjusted for inflation in 2026.”
— Ross Gerber, Investor
“The current Artemis mission has spent $93 billion. It's an exciting time for space flight.”
— Ross Gerber, Investor
“We are WINNING, in Space, on Earth, and everywhere in between — Economically, Militarily, and now, BEYOND THE STARS.”
— Donald Trump
What’s next
The Artemis 2 mission will serve as a crucial test flight for future Artemis missions, which aim to establish a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface. The next step will be the Artemis 3 mission, which is planned to land astronauts on the Moon.
The takeaway
The Artemis Program represents a new era of space exploration, building on the legacy of the historic Apollo missions. By comparing the costs and achievements of the two programs, Gerber's comments highlight the significant progress and investment NASA has made in returning humans to the Moon.
