NASA's Artemis Program Hits Major Roadblock: Engine Failure Threatens Moon Mission In a stunning setback for NASA's ambitious Artemis program, a critical engine failure has been reported, casting doubt over the mission's ability to send the first woman and the next man to the moon by 2025. The Artemis program, aimed at returning humans to the lunar surface for the first time since the Apollo era, has been plagued by delays and technical issues. With the engine failure, NASA officials are now scrambling to assess the damage and determine the best course of action to get the mission back on track. The setback is a major blow to the space agency's plans to establish a sustainable presence on the moon and marks a significant hurdle in the pursuit of further human exploration of space.