NASA Artemis I Moon Mission's Final Major Test Delayed Once Again
NASA Artemis I Moon Mission's Final Major Test Delayed Once Again
Over the last few days, NASA has battled sudden, unexpected technical issues surrounding the Artemis I moon mission
Over the last few days, NASA has battled sudden, unexpected technical issues surrounding the Artemis I moon mission
Since Friday, the agency has been trying to get through a crucial testing sequence called the "wet dress rehearsal."
Since Friday, the agency has been trying to get through a crucial testing sequence called the "wet dress rehearsal."
It's pretty much the final challenge before launch -- NASA is eyeing a late May date -- and includes important steps like loading the Space Launch System rocket up to the brim with cryogenic fuel.
It's pretty much the final challenge before launch -- NASA is eyeing a late May date -- and includes important steps like loading the Space Launch System rocket up to the brim with cryogenic fuel.
First, Mother Nature delayed the process when four dangerous lightning strikes fell within the perimeter of Artemis I's launchpad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
First, Mother Nature delayed the process when four dangerous lightning strikes fell within the perimeter of Artemis I's launchpad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
NASA decided to give it another go on Sunday, but was soon met with safety concerns within the SLS rocket's mobile launcher.
NASA decided to give it another go on Sunday, but was soon met with safety concerns within the SLS rocket's mobile launcher.
Basically, the team had trouble pressurizing the launcher well enough to keep harmful gasses from entering.
Basically, the team had trouble pressurizing the launcher well enough to keep harmful gasses from entering.