NASA Postpones Artemis II Moon Mission Amid Heat Shield Review
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NASA has delayed the Artemis II mission, its first crewed moon mission, to no earlier than April 2026 due to issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield. The delay follows an investigation into the heat shield's performance during a 2022 uncrewed test, where parts unexpectedly broke off. The mission will involve three U.S. astronauts and one Canadian astronaut orbiting the moon to test the Orion capsule's systems. NASA has identified the root cause and plans to adjust the spacecraft's re-entry trajectory to ensure safety.
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