“SpaceX had nothing to do with Artemis 2.”
That is for sure. Most people do not know that the 4 main engines on the SLS were not only space shuttle technology, they were used shuttle engines. The oldest was 42 years old and they all flew before on shuttles. In principle, I am not opposed to this. The shuttle engines were very good and it makes sense to leverage this technology. But they should have been able to bring this monstrosity in for far less money and in far less time. At least, the Artemis spacecraft seems to be working better than it’s cousin, the Starliner. Good new for the people who are riding in it.