Nasa overhauls Artemis mission amid setbacks in moon race with China

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by BloombergFebruary 27, 2026 at 06:18 PM

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NASA is restructuring its Artemis mission to the moon due to delays and cost overruns, amid competition with China. The agency cancelled a planned Boeing upgrade to the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and is prioritizing more frequent launches. Artemis III, now scheduled for 2027, will involve the SLS rocket launching a crew in the Orion capsule to dock with landers in Earth orbit. Artemis IV, planned for 2028, will then attempt a lunar landing. The changes aim to accelerate the program's pace, addressing criticisms about the slow development of the SLS rocket. A crewed mission around the moon, initially planned for the coming weeks, has been delayed due to technical issues.

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South China Morning Post

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China

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