🚀 Hey space enthusiasts! We've got some news about NASA's epic moon missions.
On Thursday, NASA announced delays in its ambitious Artemis moon exploration program after spotting a technical glitch in the Orion spacecraft. But don't worry, the moon isn't going anywhere! 🌕
So what's the new plan? Artemis II, which will be the first crewed mission to orbit the moon, is now aiming for lift-off in April 2026. As for the much-anticipated Artemis III, which will land astronauts on the lunar South Pole 🌑 for the first time ever, that's now set for mid-2027.
This means we'll have to wait a bit longer to see astronauts back on the moon's surface—something that hasn't happened in over 50 years! Talk about a retro comeback. 😎
Previously, NASA was shooting for September 2025 for Artemis II and September 2026 for Artemis III. The delay comes after they've wrapped up investigating a technical hiccup from the Artemis I mission back in 2022.
But hey, safety first, right? 🛰️ We'd rather have a slight delay than miss out on a successful mission.
Stay tuned for more space adventures! 🌠
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
