NASA Postpones Artemis Moon Missions to 2026-2027
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NASA has announced further delays in its Artemis moon missions, with the next mission now scheduled for April 2026 and the subsequent lunar landing planned for 2027. The delays are partly due to issues with the Orion crew capsule's heat shield and potential policy changes under the incoming Trump administration. The Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon and eventually send them to Mars, faces competition from China's lunar ambitions. Despite setbacks, NASA plans to continue with the current heat shield design for Artemis II to avoid further delays.
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