As NASA plans the Artemis 3 mission in September 2026, its own alnalysis estimates a nearly 1-in3 chance the lander will be at least a year and a half late.
  • Zron@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 days ago

    It was aggressive before the first flight.

    Remember, they were supposed to originally test the lunar landing in Q1 2024.

    • burble@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      2 days ago

      The Artemis program was way too late in realizing that they would need a crew lander and EVA suits…

    • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksMEnglish
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      3 days ago

      Crew Dragon and Starliner were originally supposed to begin operations in 2017. SLS was supposed to launch in 2016. Back in the 90s, JWST was scheduled to launch in 2007. It would be shocking if Starship development wasn’t delayed.