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Artemis Heat Shield Erosion Crisis | Concord News
NASA’s Orion spacecraft, key to returning humans to the moon under the Artemis program, is facing a major safety hurdle: its heat shield eroded more than expected during a recent uncrewed test flight, raising alarms about its ability to protect astronauts during re-entry. Engineers are urgently investigating the root cause, with an independent review team now examining materials and manufacturing processes. This critical issue could delay the first crewed Artemis mission, slated for 2024, as NASA races to ensure the spacecraft can safely handle the extreme heat of lunar return. Listen in…
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