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NASA Delays Artemis II and III Missions Amid Heat Shield Concerns

NASA has announced new delays for its Artemis II and III missions due to ongoing heat shield issues with the Orion capsule and potential policy changes under the incoming administration.

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NASA has delayed the Artemis II mission to April 2026 and Artemis III to mid-2027, primarily due to heat shield issues found during the Artemis I test. Despite setbacks, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized the U.S. commitment to lunar exploration ahead of China's 2030 goals. The Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon and establish a lunar base, is experiencing technical challenges and rising costs, with estimates reaching $93 billion. The program's future may be influenced by upcoming changes under President-elect Donald Trump.

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NASA delays Artemis missions until 2026 and 2027 after heat shield problem

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NASA delays Artemis II human moon mission once again as it wraps up heat shield investigation

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NASA delays first crewed flight to the moon in over 50 years

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Nasa announces further delays in Artemis moon missions

Nasa announces further delays in Artemis moon missions

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NASA delays Artemis missions that aims to send astronauts to the moon until 2026, 2027

NASA delays Artemis missions that aims to send astronauts to the moon until 2026, 2027

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USA TODAY•1y ago

NASA is delaying sending astronauts back to the moon — but it still thinks it can beat China

NASA is delaying sending astronauts back to the moon — but it still thinks it can beat China

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