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NASA delays crewed Artemis missions to 2027 due to faulty heat shield

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NASA has delayed its Artemis program, pushing the Artemis II lunar flyby to April 2026 and the Artemis III Moon landing to mid-2027 or later. These setbacks are due to heat shield issues discovered during the Artemis I mission. NASA will adjust the re-entry trajectory to address the problem. Despite delays, the agency and astronauts remain committed to safely returning humans to the Moon.

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