NASA's Artemis Program Hits Major Roadblock as Rocket Suffers Unexpected Malfunction In a setback for NASA's ambitious Artemis program, a critical rocket malfunction has left the space agency scrambling to reassess its plans for returning humans to the lunar surface by 2025. The incident, which occurred during a routine test, has raised concerns about the program's timeline and the reliability of its key components. The Artemis program, which aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface, has been plagued by delays and technical issues in recent years. As NASA works to resolve the issue, the future of the program hangs in the balance.