NASA inspector general assesses agency’s management of moon lander risk
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NASA Lunar Program Oversight
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Opened20 MAR 2026 / 14:17
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NASA's ambitious lunar program is currently under scrutiny from its Inspector General regarding the management of moon lander risks. Amidst this oversight, the agency is actively making key program adjustments, including selecting a new upper stage for its SLS rocket, while also preparing to provide an update on the flight readiness for its upcoming Artemis II mission.
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10 MAR 2026
16:00
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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