US Space: NASA Changes Plans for 'Artemis' Moon Program
NASA has announced significant changes to the 'Artemis' lunar program due to ongoing technical issues, including a delay in manned moon landings and an upcoming uncrewed mission.
NASA has revealed that it is altering its timeline for the 'Artemis' lunar program, notably pushing the first crewed moon landing initially slated for 2028 to a later date. The Space Launch System (SLS), which is critical to the mission, is currently undergoing repairs, complicating their original schedule. NASA's Chief Jared Isaacman stated that the mission 'Artemis 3' would now see the Orion spacecraft launch as early as next year, but without astronauts actually landing on the moon. Instead, the focus will be on orbital maneuvers with lunar lander systems, marking a notable shift in the agency's approach to achieving its lunar objectives.