NASA says it needs to haul the Artemis II rocket back to the hangar for repairs
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NASA has delayed the crewed Artemis II lunar mission because a helium-flow interruption was discovered in the Space Launch System’s upper stage. The rocket is being rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs, and the launch window has been moved from early March to April while the problem is addressed.
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How it was reported
- Ars Technica·NASA says it needs to haul the Artemis II rocket back to the hangar for repairs
NASA's Artemis II mission is facing a new issue with helium flow interruption in the Space Launch System rocket's upper stage. The rocket will be rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs. The 322-foot-tall SLS rocket will travel 4 miles on a crawler-transporter.
- Engadget·NASA's crewed Artemis II launch gets pushed back again, this time due to a helium issue
NASA's Artemis II launch has been delayed due to a helium issue. The crewed mission has been pushed back again. Artemis II's new launch timeline is uncertain.
- Wired·NASA Delays Launch of Artemis II Lunar Mission Once Again
NASA delays the Artemis II lunar mission due to a helium flow issue with the SLS rocket. The launch is now targeted for April, rather than March 6. The mission's schedule has been adjusted to address the technical problem.