(TheIndependentStar.com) – Confirming that federal agencies treat taxpayer dollars as board game money, NASA pushed the launch of the Artemis moon mission to April 2026.
As China races to land its own astronauts on the moon by 2030, critics argue that America’s bureaucratic bumbling will allow our communist rival to claim victory in the new space race.
The Artemis program, meant to be a triumphant follow-up to the Apollo missions that last put Americans on the moon in 1972, has been plagued by repeated delays and ballooning costs.
NASA recently announced that the next crewed mission, initially planned for this year but then pushed to 2025, will now launch in April 2026 at the earliest.
Officials cited ongoing issues with the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield, which was damaged during its initial uncrewed test flight in 2022.
The space agency claims more time is needed to investigate the cause and implement fixes before risking astronaut lives.
While NASA Administrator Bill Nelson urged contractors to “double-down” on meeting deadlines, the agency seems incapable of sticking to its own schedule.
The third Artemis mission, actually meant to land astronauts on the lunar surface, has now been postponed to at least 2027, potentially handing China the opportunity to plant its flag first.
As China rapidly advances its own space capabilities, including plans for a crewed lunar landing by 2030, America risks losing its leadership position.
The communist regime has demonstrated a willingness to cut corners and take risks to achieve propaganda victories.
The constant delays raise serious questions about NASA’s competence and ability to manage large-scale projects effectively.
With billions of taxpayer dollars already poured into Artemis, fiscal conservatives are right to demand accountability and results.
🇺🇸NASA DELAYS ARTEMIS MOON MISSIONS… AGAIN
NASA’s Artemis program, already over budget and years behind schedule, just got hit with more delays.
Astronauts won’t fly around the moon until 2026, and the first lunar landing is now pushed to 2027.
With $93 billion sunk into… pic.twitter.com/iYk00Ngili
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 5, 2024
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