NASA rules out March launch for manned moon mission over technical issues

Artemis 2 is a precursor to the US space agency's planned astronaut moon landing with Artemis III scheduled for 2028.

21 Feb, 19:44 — 21 Feb, 20:40

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Why this matters

The postponement of Artemis 2 is significant as it represents a delay in NASA's ambitious Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. This mission is a critical precursor to Artemis III, which plans to land astronauts on the lunar surface by 2028, establishing a sustained human presence and preparing for future Mars exploration. Delays impact the timeline and resources for these long-term space exploration goals.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Al Jazeera · 21 Feb, 19:44|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 56m|Window: 56m

Al Jazeera21 Feb, 19:44First to report

NASA rules out March launch for manned moon mission over technical issues

DW21 Feb, 20:40Latest update

US: Technical issues force NASA to postpone moon mission

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DW1h ago

US: Technical issues force NASA to postpone moon mission

The US space agency has said an issue with fuel supply is the culprit, though the source of the problem has not yet been found. The scheduled flyby is to be the first manned mission to the moon in five decades.

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Al Jazeera2h ago