NASA Outlines Revised Artemis Plan, Targets Artemis III Docking Test for Summer 2027 and First Crewed Lunar Landing for 2028

NASA has announced a revised timeline for its Artemis program, moving the Artemis III mission, which includes a crewed docking test with SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers in Earth orbit, to summer 2027. The first crewed lunar landing, Artemis IV, is now targeted for 2028. The agency also revealed a new, lighter lunar surface EVA suit designed for the Artemis IV mission. This updated plan aims for a more achievable path to returning humans to the Moon.