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Canceled NASA exploration projects suffered billions of dollars in overruns

A federal watchdog report shows NASA spent $5.9 billion on Artemis hardware contracts that were eventually canceled. The audit cites mismanagement, shifting priorities, and years of delays. Some canceled contracts more than doubled in cost before being shelved.

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New audit data quantifies the total cost of canceled Artemis hardware contracts at $5.9 billion.

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  1. Audit Reveals $5.9 Billion Spent on Canceled Artemis Hardware

    A federal watchdog report shows NASA spent $5.9 billion on Artemis hardware contracts that were eventually canceled. The audit cites mismanagement, shifting priorities, and years of delays. Some canceled contracts more than doubled in cost before being shelved.

    What's confirmed:

    • NASA spent $5.9 billion on canceled Artemis hardware contracts.
    • Canceled Artemis system contract values more than doubled.
    • The Artemis program experienced years of delays and cost overruns.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • NASA may retire the Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule after the Artemis III mission.
    • A stage adapter for the program was on track to cost nearly half a billion dollars.
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