NASA moon mission delayed again
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NASA has announced a Wednesday rollback for its SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft. Their return to the Vehicle Assembly Building will be for repairs deemed necessary after last Thursday’s wet dress rehearsal for the upcoming Artemis II mission.
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — On Saturday, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman posted on X that due to a helium flow issue, the Artemis II moon rocket will be rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs and the possible March launch attempt has been canceled.
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