NASA’s Artemis program to return humans to the lunar surface is moving at a snail’s pace. Here’s why.
That NASA is relying more heavily on commercial partnerships is ultimately a good thing, as it fosters innovation and brings down costs. That said, NASA probably should’ve adopted this strategy more than a decade ago when deciding to go ahead with SLS—a fully expendable rocket that will cost the agency some
SLS on the Kennedy launch pad prior to its inaugural launch. NASA managed to launch the rocket on November 16, 2022, after two failed attempts.As for the succession of developmental delays and launch scrubs, Burns says it’s important to not forget the history of Apollo, which experienced similar setbacks. “This is not unusual when you’ve got a new rocket,” he said. SLS is “not the Saturn V and it’s not the Space Shuttle.
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