NASA inspector general assesses agency’s management of moon lander risk
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NASA's lunar exploration programs continue to progress, with the agency selecting a new upper stage for its SLS moon rocket amidst ongoing development for the Artemis missions. This comes as NASA's inspector general assesses the management of moon lander risks, while separate scientific efforts have led to the discovery of a newly formed impact crater on the lunar surface.
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10 MAR 2026
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NASA selected a new upper stage for its Space Launch System (SLS) moon rocket.
This decision comes as part of ongoing adjustments to the Artemis program, aiming to enhance the rocket's capabilities for lunar missions.
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NASA selected a new upper stage for its Space Launch System (SLS) moon rocket.
This decision was made amid an ongoing shakeup in the Artemis program.
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