NASA's Artemis Program Hits Major Roadblock: New Details Emerge A shocking development in the highly anticipated NASA Artemis program has left space enthusiasts reeling. According to recent reports, the space agency has encountered a major roadblock in its mission to return humans to the lunar surface by 2025. Sources close to the project have revealed that a critical component of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the core stage, has experienced a series of technical issues, casting doubt on the program's ambitious timeline. As the Artemis program aims to establish a sustainable presence on the moon, any significant delays could have far-reaching consequences for the space agency's long-term plans.