Artemis delays: NASA addressing Orion Spacecraft heat shield issues

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — 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. The report from NASA’s Office of Inspector General said engineers have found more than 100 places where the heat shield cracked and broke off the Orion Spacecraft during reentry. “Anytime you’re talking about the heat shield, you’re talking about life and death,” said …