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NASA Innovation Slowed Down by Bureaucracy: Unlikely to Land Humans on Moon in 2026
By Sputnik International
NASA’s innovative process is hindered by bureaucratic obstacles, leading to delays in space exploration. US aerospace engineer Scott Walter criticized the agency for being risk-averse and inefficient compared to private companies like SpaceX.
Walter highlighted the challenges NASA faces in meeting stakeholders’ demands, slowing down progress. He expressed hopes that SpaceX’s involvement would reinvigorate NASA’s sense of urgency.
Concerns were raised about NASA’s goal of landing humans on the Moon by 2026, citing delays in crucial components like the lander and rocket design. Cooperation in space may decrease as the International Space Station’s future remains uncertain.
Despite these challenges, NASA remains committed to its Artemis missions, targeting September 2025 for Artemis II and 2026 for Artemis III. The agency seeks to navigate bureaucratic hurdles and external pressures to advance human space exploration.