Morning Brew Daily We’re Going Back to the Moon & TMZ Exposes Vacationing Politicians
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Apr 1, 2026 A preview of NASA’s Artemis 2 mission and why humans are headed back to the moon after 50 years. A major corporate shakeup as McCormick moves to buy Unilever’s food unit for nearly $45 billion. TMZ’s new push to out lawmakers vacationing during a shutdown makes political reporting more paparazzi-driven. A look back at Apple turning 50 and what comes next for the tech giant.
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Artemis Crew Composition And Capsule Reality
- Neil and Toby highlight crew demographics and firsts: Reed Wilson commander, Victor Glover first Black astronaut beyond LEO, Christina Koch first woman beyond LEO, Jeremy Hansen first non-US citizen.
- They note the Orion capsule interior equals about two minivans, so the crew will be cramped and get to know each other intimately.
Moon Mission Is Science, Geopolitics, And Resources
- NASA frames the moon program as science, geopolitical competition with China, and seeding a lunar economy.
- Officials tout helium-3 and rare minerals as potential moon resources, with helium-3 valued at about $20,000/kg on Earth.
Americans Don't Prioritize Crewed Moon Flights
- Public support for crewed lunar missions is low; surveys rank sending humans to the moon near the bottom of space priorities.
- Pew's 2023 poll of 10,000+ Americans showed asteroid monitoring tops priorities, while moon missions rank next-to-last.