The launch date of the Artemis I mission has been rescheduled after two previous unsuccessful attempts. Here’s what NASA had to say.
After some technical glitches that prevented previous launches, it seems NASA is finally ready to launch the Artemis I mission to the Moon in the coming weeks. The space agency previously attempted to launch the Orion spacecraft with the assistance of the new Space Launch System on August 29 and then on September 2 but suffered multiple failures on both occasions. NASA has been planning another launch window for its first mission to moon for many decades.
NASA recently tweeted: “Our #Artemis I test flight around the Moon will launch no earlier than September 27, with a fallback chance of October 2 being considered.” This means space The agency eventually fixed the issues that plagued previous launch attempts. In a recent blog, NASA revealed that the agency will attempt a demonstration test on September 21 before a scheduled launch on September 27. NASA has scheduled October 2 as the date. backup for the launch.
NASA said in the blog, “The updated date represents careful consideration on a variety of logistics topics, including the added value of having more time to prepare for the frozen demonstration test and then is more time to prepare for launch. Date also allows the manager to ensure team Get enough rest and replenish your frozen propellant supply. “
Previous NASA efforts to launch the Artemis I . mission
NASA’s first attempt to launch the Artemis I spacecraft failed due to a glitch in the core stage of the one of the four RS-25 engines of the Space Launch System (SLS). In addition, engineers also detected a “leakage” in the upper floor’s internal storage tank. An accumulation of ice and frost can be seen and a trail of vapor can be seen leading up to the launch of NASA.
NASA’s Artemis 1 launch was deleted again on September 2nd due to another issue. Immediately after NASA engineers sent the order to refill the hydrogen tanks, an alarm went off and a hydrogen leak was detected in the tanks. Even after many attempts to repair the leak, the team was unsuccessful and the test launch was retested.
NASA will hope that this launch goes without any problems.
