# China lunar programme

NASA Pushes First Crewed Artemis Moonshot to 2028, Extending a Program of Rolling Delays

NASA has delayed the first crewed Artemis lunar landing from 2027 to 2028, continuing a pattern of timetable adjustments for the flagship return-to-the-Moon programme. The move reflects ongoing technical integration, testing and budgetary challenges and sharpens attention on commercial partners, international competition and next-stage milestones.