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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Science
David Unyime Nkanta

Artemis III Is Coming — But The Risks Have Never Been Greater

Artemis III is expected to inform and refine procedures for subsequent lunar missions, starting in 2027. (Credit: Official NASA Website)

NASA has officially cancelled plans for a 2007 lunar landing, repurposing the Artemis III mission as an Earth-orbit technology test to prevent a potential catastrophe.

The decision follows a harrowing report from the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel, which labelled the previous mission profile as 'high risk'. This pivot marks the most significant shift in the Artemis programme delays to date.

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