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NASA's audit highlights delays from SpaceX and Blue Origin that could affect the Artemis program's lunar missions. SpaceX's lunar lander is not expected to be ready for a June 2027 landing, while Blue Origin's delivery is delayed by at least eight months.

NASA has invested $6.9 billion since 2019, with total costs projected at $18.3 billion by 2030. Artemis III has been rescheduled for 2027 as a low Earth orbit mission, with lunar landings now expected in 2028. NASA is evaluating proposals to expedite development, but technical and financial implications remain unclear.