Why does space exploration matter to you?

We're approaching a big moment for the Artemis II mission, as the crew prepares for their flyby around the moon. It’s not a landing, but it’s the first time in more than 50 years that humans will swing around the moon and head back home. It’s thrilling. It’s historic. And it’s expensive. Artemis has blown past budgets and timelines. And here in Canada, taxpayers will contribute more than $800 million to the Canadian Space Agency this year. So, is it worth it? Our question: Why does space exploration matter to you? Is it worth the investment?

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Why does space exploration matter to you? is an episode from Cross Country Checkup from CBC Radio by CBC.

This episode is 00:54:21 long.

This episode was published on Apr 5, 2026.

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