NASA delays Artemis moon missions until 2026 and 2027 due to Orion spacecraft heat shield issues.

NASA has announced delays for its Artemis moon missions due to issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield, which was damaged during the uncrewed Artemis I mission in 2022. Artemis II, the first crewed mission, is now scheduled for April 2026, while Artemis III, which will land astronauts on the moon, is targeted for mid-2027. These delays will help ensure the safety of the astronauts by addressing the heat shield problems and other technical issues.

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