Thats a tight schedule, which means any setbacks could put multiple missions at risk.
That in turn would disrupt communications with the Lunar Gateway and prevent other vehicles from being able to dock.
Its difficulty in hosting large vehicles, however, could throw those plans for a loop.
An artist concept of the Lunar Gateway.Credit: NASA/Alberto Bertolin
Its a bad sign for a project thats key to NASAs ambitions over the next decade and beyond.
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