National Aeronautics and Space Administration forced to delay launch
What is known
The launch of the SLS rocket was scheduled for 15:33(EET). However, the engineers were unable to eliminate the coolant leaks in one of the engines. As a result, the start of the SLS was delayed because engine temperature was not brought to the required level.
The next starting window is September 2, but that's allwill depend not only on whether the specialists can solve the problems that have arisen, but also on weather conditions. According to preliminary information, the rocket will be launched at 19:48 (EET).
The launch of #Artemis I is no longer happeningtoday as teams work through an issue with an engine bleed. Teams will continue to gather data, and we will keep you posted on the timing of the next launch attempt. https://t.co/tQ0lp6Ruhv pic.twitter.com/u6Uiim2mom
— NASA (@NASA) August 29, 2022
Recall that the Artemis I lunar mission is notinvolves the participation of the crew. The SLS rocket will send satellites into space and the Orion spacecraft, which will spend its 42-day journey. It will fly around the Moon and return to Earth. If everything goes well, then in 2024 NASA will launch the Artemis II mission and send Orion with a crew into space, and landing on the moon is scheduled for 2025 as part of Artemis III.
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