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NASA administrator Jared Isaacman unveils massive restructuring of Artimis programme to put astronauts on Moon by 2028

February 28, 2026

NASA administrator Jared Isaacman has announced a significant restructuring of the Artemis program, recognizing that the original goal of landing astronauts on the Moon by 2028 was unrealistic without further preparatory steps. The updated plan includes a mission in 2027 to test commercially developed lunar landers in low-Earth orbit, followed by one or two lunar landing missions in 2028, aimed at reducing technical risks and enhancing operational momentum.

Central India's Premier English Daily

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NASA's Artemis program is undergoing a major overhaul under new administrator Jared Isaacman.
The original timeline for landing astronauts on the Moon by 2028 has been deemed unrealistic.
A new mission is set for 2027 to test lunar landers in low-Earth orbit.
The revised approach will involve gradual steps to reduce technical risks.
At least one or two lunar landing missions are planned for 2028.

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NASA administrator Jared Isaacman unveils massive restructuring of Artimis programme to put astronauts on Moon by 2028

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NASA administrator Jared Isaacman unveils massive restructuring of Artimis programme to put astronauts on Moon by 2028

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