NASA's Artemis Program Faces New Setback: Investigation Launched into Rocket Failure NASA's ambitious Artemis program, aimed at returning humans to the lunar surface by 2025, has hit another roadblock. An investigation has been launched into the failure of a critical rocket component, sparking concerns about the program's timeline and budget. The setback comes just months after a successful uncrewed test flight of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, which was meant to pave the way for the first crewed mission to the moon. With the investigation underway, questions are being raised about the program's ability to meet its ambitious goals and the potential consequences for the space agency's future plans.