Another NASA failure. Scheduled for this Saturday, the launch of the Artemis 1 mission rocket is canceled for today. The launch, initially scheduled for 8:17 p.m. (French time), will not take place due to difficulties encountered in the phase of filling the tanks, confirms the director general of ESA.
“The Artemis launch is canceled for today due to a leak while filling the tank. It reminds everyone how complex space is. It is the right decision, safety first”, declares Josef Aschbacher on Twitter.
Second cancellation in a few days
NASA quickly confirmed this information and explained that repair attempts by their teams had not worked. A press conference has been announced during which more information will be revealed.
The launch may be postponed to a later date, but NASA teams will need to analyze all the data before deciding on a new date. The Artemis 1 test mission, with no crew on board, should mark the start of the great US space program to return to the Moon, with the goal of establishing a lasting presence there and then allowing it to be used as a springboard to Mars.
After a first cancellation on Monday, this is the second time the launch of the first mission of the Artemis program has been postponed.
Source: BFM TV
