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NASA’s Artemis moon landing has been postponed again, with Artemis III now aiming for mid-2027, citing safety concerns.
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The delay stems from an investigation into Orion's heat shield, which showed unexpected damage during Artemis I testing in 2022.
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Social media erupted with moon landing deniers claiming NASA’s struggles prove earlier Apollo missions were faked.
One X user wrote, "NASA can’t even return to the moon—it was a hoax the first time!" Divisions on Artemis's authenticity grew sharper.
Skeptics argue NASA may fake Artemis III like they claim was done for Apollo. Others believe Artemis could be the first "real" mission.
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NASA Administrator Bill Nelson defended the delay, calling Artemis the "most daring, international space endeavor ever."
Investigations revealed that Orion's protective coating, Avcoat, failed to handle re-entry gases, causing cracks and chunks to break away.
The “skip entry” technique, where Orion bounces off Earth's atmosphere, creates immense heat—pushing the shield's limits.
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NASA cited retroreflectors, lunar rock samples, and real-time telescope data from Apollo missions as proof against conspiracy theories.
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