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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Julia Musto

NASA’s moon landing could face major delay if this critical equipment isn’t ready in time

NASA’s highly-anticipated lunar landing is slated for 2028 - but a new watchdog report says it could be delayed into the 2030s if one critical piece of astronaut equipment is not go for launch.

If there are further design and testing hurdles for the Artemis astronauts’ next-generation spacesuits - delays that are “in line with the historical average for recent space flight programs” - NASA’s Office of Inspector General warned Monday that the suits may not be available until 2031.

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