NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs.
The space agency has only a handful of days in early April to launch before standing down until April 30 into early May.a major overhaul of the Artemis program . Dissatisfied with the slow pace and lengthy gaps between lunar missions, he added an extra practice flight in orbit around Earth for next year.
That is now the new Artemis III, with the moon landing by two astronauts shifted to Artemis IV. Isaacman is targeting one and maybe even two lunar landings in 2028. NASA's Office of Inspector General this week warned in an audit that the space agency needs to come up with a rescue plan for its lunar crews. Landing near the moon's south pole will be riskier than it was for the Apollo astronauts closer to the equator given the rough polar terrain, according to the report. Contracted by NASA to provide the moon landers for astronauts, Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin have accelerated work in order to meet the new 2028 target date. The inspector general's office said many technical challenges remain including refueling their landers in orbit around Earth before flying to the moon.The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.What's the difference between a tornado watch and warning?Unlock featured deals at local favorites with Houston Life Deals!Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo alleges being shoved by RodeoHouston security over seat disputeWhat is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?Cypress residents frustrated by stalled trains, malfunctioning railroad crossing near Fry RoadRain off the Eastex FreewayTornado Watch issued for Houston, Southeast Texas | Here's what we knowHouston: Get ready for another round of thunderstormsCommunity Day at Houston Rodeo!Son shot by father during argument in southwest HoustonSugar Land postal worker accused of stealing mail may have targeted envelopes with checks insideWhat turns a thunderstorm into severe weather? Here's what to know!Fort Bend ISD school closures: What happens next for students, parents, and teachersCover up, Houston! Here's the timeline of Wednesday's stormJustice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly caseSuspect with rifle killed after firing at SWAT officer during standoff at SE Houston houseHouston gas prices increase nearly 50 cents in a week, GasBuddy analyst saysBest and worse days to get gas at the pumpKnow Your Rights: Cancelled Flights$350K in missing tools bought with your tax moneyHouston Texans NFL free agency news and contract updates!Top headlines March 9
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