NASA intends to use its Orion capsule to send astronauts to the moon, but a report has found that issues with the capsule's heat shield could be a safety risk.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your I

A new report highlights safety issues that NASA must address before using the spacecraft to send astronauts to the moon, and the agency is already working on fixing the problems

The report says NASA found over 100 areas on Orion's heat shield — where thermal material protects the spacecraft from the heat of reentry — had worn away "differently than expected" during the spacecraft's reentry to Earth's atmosphere.

After the Orion space capsule's reentry to Earth's atmosphere, several anomalies were noted that "pose significant risks to the safety of the crew," according to a report on NASA's readiness for the next Artemis mission.

NASA recently moved the date of its first crewed lunar mission in the 21st century from November 2024 to September 2025. However, this timeline is still uncertain, as a conducted safety audit of the Orion capsule indicated it could pose a risk to astronauts' lives.

The Orion Spacecraft sustained damage during the Artemis 1 mission. If the problem happens again, it could lead to the loss of a future crew, according to a report released by NASA Thursday.

NASA has rescheduled its inaugural 21st-century manned lunar mission from November 2024 to September 2025, though this new timeline is not guaranteed. A safety evaluation revealed the Orion capsule, essential for the mission,