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NASA Delays Artemis II Moon Mission After Helium Flow Problem Discovered

via Ars Technica·3h ago·3 sources

NASA is potentially rolling back the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft to the vehicle assembly building after discovering an interrupted flow of helium during testing. The mission to send astronauts around the far side of the Moon had been targeting a March 6 launch, but engineers need to investigate the issue. Separately, NASA released a scathing report classifying Boeing's Starliner as a 'Type A' mishap.

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Nasa may roll back Artemis II rocket launch after helium flow discovery

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Nasa astronauts' moon mission delayed due to rocket issue

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