The anticipated Artemis 3 moon landing, a cornerstone of NASA's ambitious space exploration program, is now projected to occur no earlier than 2028, a delay primarily attributed to ongoing challenges and timeline adjustments within SpaceX's Starship project. Internal documents suggest that Starship is unlikely to achieve critical milestones, such as successful orbital refueling tests and an uncrewed lunar landing, until 2026 and 2027 respectively. These milestones are prerequisites for ensuring the safety and feasibility of a crewed mission to the moon.