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Moon Rocket Launch “Definitely Off The Table” In The Current Window: NASA

A fuel leak halted the launch of the new moon rocket during the second attempt.United States: After scrapping a second attempt to get its new 30-story rocket off the ground due to fuel leak, NASA announced on Saturday it will not try again during its current window of opportunity, which ends early next week.Determined by the position of the Earth and Moon, the current launch period for NASA's Artemis 1 mission ends Tuesday and is "definitely off the table," said Jim Free, associate administrator for Exploration Systems Development, at a press conference Saturday, without confirming a new date.The next possible launch windows according to NASA are September 19 to October 4 and then October 17 to 31.Millions around the globe and crowds gathered on beaches in Florida had hoped to witness t...
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NASA Postpones Moon Rocket Launch For A Second Time Due To Fuel Leak

The space agency offered no information on the likelihood of a new delay.NASA on Saturday scrapped a second attempt to get its new 30-story rocket off the ground and send its uncrewed test capsule toward the Moon after engineers detected a fuel leak.With millions around the globe and hundreds of thousands on nearby beaches waiting for the historic launch of the massive Space Launch System (SLS), a leak near the base of the rocket was found as ultra-cold liquid hydrogen was being pumped in."The launch director waived off today's Artemis I launch," NASA said in a statement. "Multiple troubleshooting efforts to address the area of the leak... did not fix the issue."Though the area around the launch site was closed to the public, an estimated 400,000 people had gathered nearby to see -- and...
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Tech News LIVE Updates: iPhone 14 Launch, NASA Artemis 1, OTT, asteroids and more

Home Tech News Tech News LIVE Updates: iPhone 14 Launch, NASA Artemis 1, OTT, asteroids and more LIVE UPDATES Technology News LIVE Updates Today, September 03, 2022: Check all the important news and updates from the world of tech including the iPhone 14 launch, NASA Artemis 1, Redmi A1 launch, OTT releases, asteroids, solar storms and more. By: HT TECH | Updated on: Sep 03 2022, 14:41 IST ...
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NASA Set For 2nd Attempt At Artemis 1 Lunar Launch

Artemis aims to return astronauts to the moon's surface as early as 2025.Cape Canaveral: Ground teams at Kennedy Space Center prepared on Saturday for a second try at launching NASA's towering, next-generation moon rocket on its debut flight, hoping to have remedied engineering problems that foiled the initial countdown five days earlier.The 32-story tall Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and its Orion capsule were due for blastoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 2:17 p.m. EDT (1817 GMT), kicking off NASA's ambitious moon-to-Mars program Artemis program 50 years after the last Apollo lunar mission. (Graphic: https://tmsnrt.rs/3PPRsbN)The previous launch bid on Monday ended with technical problems forcing a halt to the countdown and postponement of the uncrewed flight.Tests indicated tec...
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3Sep By adminNo Comments
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NASA Artemis 1 second launch attempt today: SLS Orion Spacecraft launch livestream, where to watch

NASA Artemis 1 SLS Orion spacecraft second launch attempt to happen today. Here is where to watch the launch livestream. NASA will attempt to launch the Artemis 1 mission for the second time later today. The Artemis 1 SLS Orion had a second launch window scheduled for September 3 after the original launch window was missed on August 29 following a technical glitch with the rocket engine. The Artemis 1 will go for the second launch attempt and if all goes well, mankind could be taking its first step towards sending man to the Moon again after a gap of several years.The Artemis 1 launch coverage will start at 5:45 AM EDT (almost 3:15 PM IST), followed by the launch that will take place a few hours later. The Artemis I is sched...
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NASA Readies For Saturday Launch Of Moon Rocket Artemis 1

The Artemis 1 mission is an uncrewed test flight.United States: The stars appear to be aligned for NASA's Moon rocket to finally blast off on Saturday, with weather forecasts favorable and technical issues that postponed the launch earlier this week resolved.Liftoff is scheduled for 2:17 pm local time (1817 GMT) from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with the potential for up to a two-hour delay if necessary.The chance for favorable weather conditions within that window sat at 60 percent Thursday evening."The weather looks good," and isn't expected to be a "showstopper," forecast analyst Melody Lovin said at a press conference.NASA has also been working to correct the technical difficulties that lead to the last-minute delay of the launch during its originally scheduled window Monday.At ...
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NASA Artemis-1 did not launch for this CRITICAL reason! Know what it was

NASA Artemis-1 atop the SLS Orion spacecraft faced a technical issue with regards to the engine. Here is all you need to know. NASA halted the Artemis-1 launch on August 29 and while the space administration is yet to announce a new launch date for the same, the reasons for the delay have been revealed. The SLS, or Space Launch System rocket system had presented an issue with one of its rockets during the engine bleed test. While the vehicle is in a healthy state, NASA did not want to take chances with the launch and delayed it until further notice.“Launch controllers were continuing to evaluate why a bleed test to get the RS-25 engines on the bottom of the core stage to the proper temperature range for liftoff was not succe...
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After Engine Snag, NASA’s Artemis 1 Moon Mission Launch Possible On Friday

Artemis 1's launch was cancelled on Monay due to an engine snag.United States: A test flight of NASA's powerful new Moon rocket may be possible on Friday, officials said, after the US space agency scrubbed Monday's launch because of an engine issue."Friday is definitely in play," Artemis 1 mission manager Mike Sarafin told reporters."They're still holding in the launch countdown configuration and we're preserving the option for Friday."(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Source link
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NASA Postpones Launch Of Artemis I Moon Mission Over “Engine Bleed”

NASA scrubbed the test flight on Monday of its giant Moon rocket because of a temperature issue with one of the four RS-25 engines.Alternative dates for launch of the Artemis 1 mission, an uncrewed flight around the Moon as part of an ambitious program to eventually go to Mars, are September 2 and September 5.The launch of #Artemis I is no longer happening today 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/tQ0lp6Ruhvpic.twitter.com/u6Uiim2mom— NASA (@NASA) August 29, 2022Tens of thousands of people -- including US Vice President Kamala Harris -- had gathered along the beach near the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to watch the launch. The mission is taking place...
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