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On another front, NASA's Artemis II mission has encountered delays, pushing its expected launch date from September 2025 to April 2026. This postponement results from ongoing investigations into hardware issues, specifically the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield, which faced extreme conditions during the Artemis I mission. While the heat shield adequately protected Orion during re-entry, the erosion exceeded expectations, necessitating adjustments to its design and re-entry protocols to enhance safety.