“Local Caltech scientists helped design the scientific projects carried out by the mission.”

“The USS John P. Murtha, based at Naval Base San Diego, is in charge of recovering the Orion once it splashes down in the Pacific Ocean.”

“Later missions in the Artemis program will use SpaceX rockets and vehicles to conduct the first landings on the moon in more than half a century.”

“California attracts talent from around the nation and across the globe, drawn by the opportunity to work with each other in an entrepreneurial environment that is second to none.”

“The state’s high cost of living, exorbitant taxes, and absurd regulations have pushed so many Californians to friendlier climes.”

“Texas, which also has a long space legacy, has become a major tech competitor.”

“Our education system has also suffered a long decline since the heyday of the space program. We need our schools to produce the next generation of space leaders. Instead, California’s primary and secondary schools are failing to meet basic standards, especially in STEM subjects, while other states are surging ahead.”