NASA’s most anticipated mission in decades has another problem
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- NASA has detected a helium flow issue in the upper part of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, forcing the agency to roll the rocket back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) for repairs, eliminating the possibility of a March launch for the Artemis II mission.
- The helium problem was unexpected and arose after a successful wet dress rehearsal, with NASA still uncertain about its cause; addressing it off the launchpad is necessary to ensure safety and functionality.
- Artemis II, now targeting no earlier than April, will carry four astronauts on a 10-day mission around the moon, marking the first human deep space journey since 1972.
- The SLS rocket has faced ongoing technical challenges, including hydrogen leaks that have plagued
