Moon Mission
NASA delays moon landing to Artemis IV in 2028
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NASA has overhauled its Artemis program, postponing the first human moon landing until the Artemis IV mission in early 2028. The changes, announced by Administrator Jared Isaacman on February 27, 2026, aim to increase launch frequency and reduce risks after repeated delays with the Space Launch System rocket. An additional test flight, now Artemis III, will focus on low-Earth orbit rendezvous with commercial lunar landers.
NASA has rescheduled the Artemis II mission, the first crewed trip to the moon since 1972, for an April liftoff from Florida. The 10-day flight will carry four astronauts on a lunar flyby without landing, testing key systems for future missions. Commander Reid Wiseman leads the crew, which includes the first Canadian astronaut to venture to the moon.
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NASA has announced major changes to its Artemis program, shifting away from a lunar landing for the next mission in favor of incremental testing steps. The adjustments aim to increase launch frequency and reduce risks following recent setbacks. Officials hope this will lead to moon landings by 2028.
NASA's Artemis II mission has advanced as its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft arrived at Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center. The overnight rollout marks a crucial step toward the first crewed Artemis flight, set to orbit the Moon. Engineers now prepare for prelaunch tests ahead of sending four astronauts on a 10-day journey.
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Blue Origin's CEO Dave Limp has offered to help NASA speed up its return to the Moon amid competition from China. In an interview, Limp emphasized the company's willingness to adapt its plans for a faster timeline. This comes ahead of the second launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.