NASA delays Artemis lunar missions to 2026-27 over safety concerns

NASA has delayed Artemis 2 moon mission to April 2026 and Artemis 3 lunar landing to mid-2027. The delays are due to technical adjustments and safety concerns, particularly with Orion spacecraft's heat shield, which showed unexpected wear during Artemis 1. NASA is working on addressing issues with the spacecraft's environmental control and life support systems for the crewed test flight.