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Melon

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5. If this fails, it's just a wider door to allow Space X or others to fill the need.

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Sun Feb 22, 2026, 12:25 AM

2 hrs ago

I am afraid NASA is perceived as slow and behind the curve to its more nimble competitors. Hopefully they resolve this quickly and don’t miss additional deadlines.

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NASA moon rocket hit by new problem expected to bump astronauts' lunar trip into April [View all] nitpicked 8 hrs ago OP

I have a feeling of dread for the crew of this space ship. n/t Jacson6 8 hrs ago #1

Me too. The low point would be Trump referring to them as "losers" due to rocket failure. PeaceWave 1 hr ago #6

We haven't been back to the Moon in over 1/2 century, so what's a few more months? Talitha 7 hrs ago #2

this is why testing is so essential.... RT Atlanta 7 hrs ago #3

Absolutely. Talitha 2 hrs ago #4

If this fails, it's just a wider door to allow Space X or others to fill the need. Melon 2 hrs ago #5