The Next President Should End NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket

NASA's Space Launch System rocket faces criticism for its high costs and obsolescence compared to reusable competitors. The $5.7 billion per launch program is straining NASA's $25 billion budget, threatening other missions and technological innovation. Critics argue for transitioning away from SLS, ending cost-plus contracts, and developing a more realistic timeline for returning astronauts to the moon in the 2030s.