Feb 22 • 11:31 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

NASA Delays Moon Mission Again: Explained Why

NASA has postponed its upcoming lunar mission due to a helium supply issue in one of the rocket's stages, delaying its launch from March 6 to at least early April.

NASA has announced a delay in its planned lunar mission due to a technical issue related to helium supply in one of the rocket's stages. The agency stated that the initial launch date of March 6 will be pushed back to at least early April. Consequently, the rocket and the Orion capsule will need to be moved back to their hangar from the Kennedy Space Center launch pad in Florida, rendering the previous plans unachievable. This mission was initially slated to take place in early February but faced delays due to hydrogen leak tests. NASA highlighted that although significant progress has been made following a comprehensive rehearsal of the launch sequence, except for the ascent, the agency remains cautious. In a recent statement, NASA indicated that it will prioritize completing the necessary repair and assessment work before setting a new launch date. The agency has mentioned that potential launch windows could open later in the year, including early April, depending on the resolution of the identified issues.

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