NASA Preps For Historic Manned Moon Mission Despite Heat Shield Concerns

NASA is moving forward with plans for a 2024 manned flight around the moon, the first lunar mission with astronauts in over 50 years.
However, unexpected damage to the Orion capsule's heat shield during an uncrewed test flight has raised concerns.
NASA is conducting further analysis and testing to understand the issue and make any necessary fixes.
The four astronauts selected for the mission are eager to fly but will only launch when fully confident in the vehicle.
While the timeline is uncertain, NASA remains committed to landing astronauts back on the moon before the end of the decade.