NASA Postpones Artemis 2 Crewed Moon Flyby Over Fuel Supply Issues
WASHINGTON — NASA has postponed its Artemis 2 mission, which was set to send four astronauts on a historic 10-day journey around the Moon, citing unresolved fuel supply issues. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed the delay, though no new launch date has yet been announced.Artemis 2 was to be the first crewed mission to fly…
WASHINGTON — NASA has postponed its Artemis 2 mission, which was set to send four astronauts on a historic 10-day journey around the Moon, citing unresolved fuel supply issues. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed the delay, though no new launch date has yet been announced.
Artemis 2 was to be the first crewed mission to fly to the vicinity of the Moon since the Apollo era, marking a landmark moment in humanity’s return to deep space. The crew of four was scheduled to orbit the Moon without landing, serving as a critical test flight ahead of the Artemis 3 mission, which aims to put astronauts back on the lunar surface.
The postponement is the latest in a series of setbacks for NASA’s ambitious Artemis program, which has faced repeated delays due to technical, budgetary, and logistical challenges since its inception. Experts warn that the delay could have a cascading effect on subsequent missions in the program’s timeline.
NASA said it remains committed to its lunar exploration goals and will provide updated scheduling information once the fuel supply concerns are resolved. The agency is under increasing pressure to demonstrate progress, particularly amid growing competition from China’s advancing lunar program.
