NASA’s Artemis Mission: Delays, Goals, and Future Plans
NASA’s decision follows an investigation into the Orion capsule’s heat shield. The shield, which protects the spacecraft during re-entry, showed excessive damage during the uncrewed Artemis I test mission in 2022. The heat shield, utilizing Avcoat material, failed to adequately release gases, leading to cracks and erosion. NASA prioritizes astronaut safety and will not proceed…