# SLS
Latest news and articles about SLS
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Artemis II: NASA’s Fragile Giant Steps Toward a New Lunar Era
NASA has launched Artemis II, the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, signaling a high-stakes return to deep-space exploration. Despite the historic milestone, the mission faces scrutiny over technical glitches and a lack of transparency regarding safety risks, all while serving as a focal point in a growing strategic rivalry with China.
Setbacks Force NASA to Reboot Artemis: Lunar Landing Pushed Back, Extra Test Flight Added
NASA has restructured the Artemis lunar programme after recent technical faults and safety concerns, adding a test flight and turning Artemis III into an orbital practice mission in 2027. Crewed lunar landings are now planned for Artemis IV (2028) and Artemis V (2030), reflecting a shift toward caution and institutional reform under the agency’s new chief.
NASA Scales Back SLS Upgrades to Boost Launch Pace, Hitting Boeing Contract Value
NASA has cancelled a planned upgrade to its SLS rocket to focus on increasing launch cadence and added an extra unmanned docking test ahead of crewed lunar missions. The shift affects a roughly $2 billion Boeing contract and signals NASA’s prioritisation of reliability and tempo over expanded vehicle capability in the near term.
NASA’s Artemis 2 Rocket Rolls to the Pad as Countdown to First Crewed Orion Flight Begins
NASA has moved its SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to Pad 39B in Florida, marking a key step ahead of Artemis 2—the first crewed Orion flight. The mission, a roughly ten-day free-return circumlunar test carrying three NASA astronauts and one Canadian, will validate life-support and integrated operations ahead of later, landing-focused missions.