Sumner’s Thoughts & Opinions
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Sumner’s Thoughts & Opinions
@sumnerkphillips
Living a contemplative life in the countryside with my wife, books, & dogs. Christian, praying for a better world ✝️ Opinions nobly offered to X’s lonely void.



Liftoff. The Artemis II mission launched from @NASAKennedy at 6:35pm ET (2235 UTC), propelling four astronauts on a journey around the Moon. Artemis II will pave the way for future Moon landings, as well as the next giant leap — astronauts on Mars.

Perspective: when we poll GO for translunar injection (TLI) and the engine(s) on the Orion Integrity service module propel us toward the moon, our actual destination is Earth. The ultimate destination of every human space flight.


What could possibly be the military rationale for this. There isn’t one.

















