An ambitious schedule is falling prey to delays in new systems under development by private contractors including SpaceX and Axiom.

NASA is gearing up for an exciting return to the Moon, marking over 50 years since the last Apollo mission. The United States has set the stage for this cosmic endeavour, scheduling the launch of the Peregrine lander this month.

New GAO study warns that an Artemis III delay could be inevitable, pushing the iconic NASA mission to at least 2027.