Nasa announces Artemis III mission no longer aims to send humans to moon

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ed PilkingtonFebruary 27, 2026 at 07:16 PM

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NASA has announced significant changes to its Artemis III mission, delaying the planned human landing on the moon. The agency, under administrator Jared Isaacman, cited technical challenges and concerns about the mission's scope as reasons for the shift. Instead of immediately landing astronauts, NASA will introduce at least one additional lunar flight before attempting a crewed landing. The revised timeline now aims for a human return to the moon in 2028, marking a delay of the original target date. This adjustment comes amidst criticism that NASA was attempting too much too quickly with the Artemis III mission. The agency hopes this new approach will allow for a more sustainable and successful return to the lunar surface.

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