
How much does Artemis II cost—and who pays for it?
Mar 31, 2026 · NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar flight in more than 50 years, is part of a programme that has already run into tens of billions of dollars, with costs largely borne by US...
Billions Over the Moon: Is Artemis II Worth the Price Tag When Earth's ...
Apr 1, 2026 · What is the total projected cost of the Artemis program? A 2021 audit from NASA’s Office of Inspector General estimated the total cost of the Artemis program at approximately $93 billion …
NASA’s total Artemis campaign costs are projected to reach $93 billion from fiscal year 2012 through 2025, with SLS Program costs representing 26 percent ($23.8 billion) of that total.
Artemis 2 cost explained: How much did NASA spend on latest Moon ...
While there is no exact public price for Artemis 2 alone, estimates from government audits suggest that each Artemis launch costs more than $4 billion, according to a report by Bloomberg. This...
America is going back to the moon. Here’s why it’s a big deal
Apr 1, 2026 · Artemis II cost the U.S. $4 billion, which is part of the overall return-to-moon program cost of $93 billion.
Is the Artemis program worth the cost? - The Mercury News
Apr 10, 2026 · Excitement over the Artemis II launch to the moon has raised some questions about the cost. The U.S. government has spent at least $93 billion and counting on the Artemis program, which...
How Much Has NASA Spent on Artemis Versus What Apollo ...
Apr 11, 2026 · The best available tallies put cumulative Artemis-era spending at roughly $93–$105 billion to date or projected through Artemis IV, while Apollo’s officially reported program cost in 1973 …
How Much Did The Artemis II Mission Cost? - The Pricer
Apr 2, 2026 · A NASA inspector general briefing put early Artemis missions at cost $4.1 billion each (Mar 2022), which aligns with a full-stack estimate that includes Orion and ground support.
NASA will spend $93 billion on Artemis moon program by 2025, …
Nov 15, 2021 · NASA's spending on its Artemis program, which aims to establish a sustainable human presence on and around the moon by the end of the decade, is projected to reach a total of $93 …