NASA makes major changes to Moon program
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Artemis explained, NASA’s plan to return humans to the moon and build a long term presence
After Apollo 17 in 1972, humans never went beyond low Earth orbit again, until NASA’s Artemis program set a new path back to the Moon with SLS and Orion, plus international and commercial partners. The goal is bigger than a single landing: build sustainable operations near the lunar south pole,
NASA shifts Artemis 3 to low Earth orbit in 2027, opening potential competition beyond SpaceX Starship as the agency revises lunar landing timelines and mission architecture.
Over half a century ago, a crew of three astronauts set out from Florida on a bold mission — humankind’s first trip to the moon. By 2028, a Brown alum will help humankind return.
NASA has delayed the March 6 launch of Artemis II after engineers found a helium flow problem during final checks. The mission will send four astronauts around the Moon.