NASA scrubs Artemis I launch citing fuel leaks, engine problems | USA TODAY

NASA says they will assess their data and try to launch the Space Launch System by Labor Day after several problems arose during the first attempt.
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NASA's Artemis I mission, scheduled to launch Monday to take an Orion capsule with three test dummies to the moon and back, was scrubbed because of an engine cooling issue and other concerns that cropped up during final preparations.

The next flight window from Florida's Kennedy Space Center is Friday if NASA determines the rocket is ready, which is far from certain.

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4 comments

  1. NASA needs a massive update. Using 50 year old designs and parts. Leaky spaceships and leaky helmets are not a good look.

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