NASA postpones launch of most powerful rocket Artemis 1, know why

New Delhi: NASA has postponed the much-awaited launch of its most powerful rocket Artemis 1 for the time being. This rocket will travel around the Moon. NASA teams are currently working on its “engine bleed”. On Monday, NASA said in a tweet, “The launch of Artemis I is not taking place today as teams are […]

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher as it is rolled up the ramp at Launch Pad 39B, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s Artemis I mission is the first integrated test of the agency’s deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, SLS rocket, and supporting ground systems. Launch of the uncrewed flight test is targeted for no earlier than Aug. 29. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

New Delhi: NASA has postponed the much-awaited launch of its most powerful rocket Artemis 1 for the time being. This rocket will travel around the Moon. NASA teams are currently working on its "engine bleed". On Monday, NASA said in a tweet, "The launch of Artemis I is not taking place today as teams are working on its engine bleed." Will keep posting about it on time.

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According to media reports, the countdown clock of the rocket was put on hold at T-40 minutes. The Hydrogen team is discussing plans with the Artemis 1 launch director. On Monday, NASA had planned to launch the Artemis I mission from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion capsule on a more than a month-long journey around the Moon.

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NASA said the launch is on an unplanned hold. "The launch is currently on an unplanned hold as the team is working on an issue with Engine No. 3 on the @NASA_SLS core stage." Teams are evaluating why the bleed test to condition the engine was not successful. Engineers are looking at options for collecting more and more data. The Artemis I rocket and spacecraft are in a stable safe condition.