NASA's Artemis program has faced significant delays and budget overruns, with the next mission now pushed to 2026 and moon landing to 2027.
Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized the urgency of landing on the lunar south pole, stressing the need to maintain leadership over lunar exploration in the face of China's 2030 plans.
Technical challenges with the Orion capsule's heat shield have stalled the Artemis missions, delaying plans for human settlements beyond Earth and lunar colonization.
An audit by NASA’s Office of Inspector General revealed the cost for the Mobile Launcher 2 has skyrocketed from $383 million to $2.7 billion, fueling concerns about the program's viability.
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