NASA Chief Prioritizes Artemis Safety Amid Budget and Schedule Scrutiny
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NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized the importance of astronaut safety over adhering to a strict schedule for the Artemis moon missions, despite the competitive "space race" with China. Speaking before a Senate committee, Nelson highlighted the challenges and delays faced by the Artemis program, including issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield and the development of commercial spacesuits and the SpaceX Starship lander. He assured that NASA will not launch Artemis 2 until it is fully ready, with a tentative date set for September 2025.
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