NASA’s Artemis Shake-Up Exposes Risky Overreach and Delays in America’s Lunar Return

As NASA publicly reshuffles its Artemis moon mission timeline amid persistent rocket failures, the agency faces a critical reckoning. The decision to insert an extra mission before attempting crewed lunar landings is not just a scheduling change—it signals systemic setbacks that threaten America’s ability to reclaim its place as the undisputed leader in space. How Long Can America Afford Delays That Undermine National Sovereignty? NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has openly criticized the current three-year gaps between missions as “unacceptable,” promising a faster cadence reminiscent of the Apollo era. Yet, with the Space Launch System rocket plagued by hydrogen leaks and...