NASA Delays First Woman, Person of Color Moon Landing Amid Controversy
In response to President Trump’s executive order eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, NASA has removed its commitment to land the first woman and person of color on the moon from its Artemis program website. This decision follows similar actions by other federal agencies to comply with the order, despite the Artemis program’s initial goal, set in 2019 under the previous Trump administration, to achieve this milestone. The removal of this statement notably contrasts with NASA’s recent efforts to increase diversity within its workforce and comes before the Artemis III mission’s scheduled launch in mid-2027. The Artemis program will continue, focusing on lunar exploration and preparation for future Mars missions.
John Q. Hosedrinker