- NASA has postponed the Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, from its planned March launch.
- The delay is due to a new technical problem with the rocket's helium flow system, as reported by The New York Times.
- Engineers detected an issue with helium flow to the massive SLS rocket, which is critical for purging engines and pressurizing fuel tanks.
- This technical issue means the mission will not launch before April, according to eNCA.
- The rocket may also need to be rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs, as noted by CGTN.
Artemis II Moon Mission Delayed
NASA has postponed the highly anticipated Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar flyby in over five decades, pushing its launch from March to no earlier than April. This delay stems from a newly discovered technical issue with the rocket's critical helium flow system, which may necessitate a rollback to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs.
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