NASA's $100b Moon mission slammed for years of delays
NASA’s ambitious $100 billion Moon mission , part of the Artemis program , has faced growing criticism due to years of delays and cost overruns . Initially designed to return humans to the Moon and establish a sustainable lunar presence, the program has encountered numerous setbacks, leaving both lawmakers and the public frustrated with the pace of progress and the escalating costs. Artemis Program: A Bold Vision for Lunar Exploration The Artemis program was launched with the goal of sending astronauts back to the Moon, with a long-term vision of building a sustainable lunar outpost that could serve as a stepping stone for future missions to Mars . The mission was set to land the first woman and the next man on the lunar surface, with a target date of 2024. However, this timeline has been repeatedly pushed back, with NASA now projecting a 2025-2026 launch window at the earliest. The mission has several key components, including the development of the Space Launch System (SLS) , the