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NASA has announced a delay in its Artemis moon program, pushing the crewed lunar mission to 2026 for a flyby and 2027 for a landing, citing safety concerns. This postponement means the Artemis II mission will launch approximately 17 months later than originally planned.
NASA is pausing its Mars Sample Return program (MSR) to reassess the mission after an independent review board deemed the original plan unrealistic. The program has faced mounting costs and delays, prompting NASA to consider alternative architectures. The Senate Appropriations subcommittee allocated $300 million towards MSR but requested a year-by-year funding profile. The mission's full lifecycle cost is estimated to range between $8 billion and $11 billion. NASA is exploring options such as launching the lander and orbiter on separate dates and reducing the quantity of samples returned. Despite the challenges, MSR remains a crucial part of NASA's plans for Mars exploration and the search for signs of ancient life on the planet.
An independent review board has found serious issues with NASA's Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission, including problems with the mission's timetable, price tag, and technical details. The review board criticized the mission's organization, unrealistic budget and schedule expectations, and lack of communication about its scientific value. NASA has delayed the mission and formed an internal review board to reassess and restructure the mission. Despite the criticism, NASA remains committed to the significance of the MSR mission and its role in future Mars exploration.
NASA has announced a multi-year delay in the next New Frontiers planetary science mission competition due to budget uncertainties. Originally planned for this fall, the release of the call for proposals will now be postponed until no earlier than 2026. The delay is a result of budget constraints in the Planetary Science Division, making it difficult to release the announcement of opportunity (AO) and select a new mission. The potential list of missions eligible for selection may also be altered. NASA will seek guidance from the National Academies to determine which potential mission concepts should be included in the delayed AO.