SpaceX pushes Artemis 3 Moon landing to 2028

Technology Nov 17, 2025

SpaceX has postponed its big Artemis 3 Moon mission to September 2028, missing NASA's original mid-2027 goal.
The holdup? Technical hurdles with the Starship lander—like tricky orbital refueling and a new rocket version that hasn't flown yet.
Because of this, NASA is now looking at other companies for help.

Why does this matter?

Artemis 3 isn't just another space trip—it aims to send astronauts to the Moon, potentially including the first woman and first person of color ever to walk on the lunar surface.
With delays piling up, rivals like Blue Origin might get their shot.