NASA’s Artemis I Mission Reveals Unexpected Heat Shield Issue

NASA’s Artemis I mission encountered an unexpected issue with the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield during reentry, as more charred material than predicted detached unevenly. While the anomaly did not impact the safe splashdown, NASA is investigating the root cause. The upcoming Artemis II mission has been delayed to address heat shield concerns, with engineers conducting tests to understand the irregular charring observed in Artemis I.