NASA's Artemis Program Hits Major Roadblock: Rocket Explosion Raises Concerns Over Moon Landing Timeline A catastrophic explosion during a test of NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket has dealt a significant blow to the space agency's ambitious plans to return humans to the Moon by 2025. The incident, which occurred on the launch pad, is the latest setback for the Artemis program, a multi-billion-dollar initiative aimed at establishing a sustainable presence on the lunar surface. The explosion has raised concerns over the program's timeline, with many experts speculating that the Moon landing may be pushed back to 2026 or later. As NASA works to investigate the cause of the explosion and implement necessary repairs, the future of the Artemis program remains uncertain.