NASA’s Artemis aims to land the first woman and next man on the Moon’s south pole by 2024, now opening lunar lander contracts amid new competition.
U.S. lawmakers scrutinize NASA's lunar plans amid concerns over China’s space ambitions and internal program delays. Experts call for a restart of Artemis missions, citing budget issues and strategic competition. Nominee Jared Isaacman’s confirmation highlights urgency for leadership as NASA advances lunar and commercial space projects.