NASA: Assessments of Major Projects

NASA is investing over $74 billion across 38 major projects, with a growing focus on returning astronauts to the Moon through the Artemis program. While many initiatives have stayed on track, the agency faces rising cost overruns—particularly with Artemis-related efforts like the Orion crew capsule, which alone saw $360 million in additional costs. The complexity and interdependence of these projects mean delays in one can ripple across the entire lunar mission portfolio. As oversight and coordination intensify, NASA is working to mitigate risk and improve long-term acquisition performance.