NASA had to make a difficult decision this morning (August 29) and cancel the planned launch for Artemis I, the first unmanned mission to the moon and back to Earth.
According to CNN, the mission was called off after the team was unable to work through an issue with one of the rocket’s four engines. “It’s too early to say what the options are,” Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission manager at a NASA press conference, shared with press. “We really need time to look at all the information, all the data.
We’re going to play all nine innings here. We’re not ready to give up yet.” Click inside to read more about NASA’s relaunch plans for Artemis I… While they’re not ready to confirm that they will plan the launch again for Friday, September 2, there is that hope in place.
The next launch window is September 2, opening at 12:48 p.m. ET and closing at 2:48 p.m. ET. The next window beyond Friday is Tuesday, September 5, opening at 5:12 p.m.
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