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NASA's Artemis 2 Moon Mission Faces Shutdown Threats

10/31/2025

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing for Artemis 2, first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, set to launch in February 2025.
The ongoing government shutdown has left NASA staff, including astronauts, working without pay, while contractors remain paid but may soon lose funding.
Milestones are reached at Kennedy Space Center as NASA officials warn prolonged shutdowns could jeopardize the timeline and help adversaries such as China.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing for Artemis 2, first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, set to launch in February 2025.
The ongoing government shutdown has left NASA staff, including astronauts, working without pay, while contractors remain paid but may soon lose funding.
Milestones are reached at Kennedy Space Center as NASA officials warn prolonged shutdowns could jeopardize the timeline and help adversaries such as China.