NASA's SLS rocket faces new helium issue, Artemis II launch delayed

NASA's Artemis II rocket encountered a new helium flow issue which is likely to delay its early March launch. Here's what we ...

Will NASA's Artemis moon launch be bumped again? SLS test reveals new issue

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission faces a new issue after a rocket test uncovered an issue with ground support equipment that ...

NASA: Artemis II launch could be delayed over new issue

During the 1960s, when NASA achieved what most thought was impossible, and what has never been repeated since, there were ...

NASA Artemis 2 Moon Mission Delayed To April After Rocket Issue

NASA is now targeting March 2026 for Artemis II — the first crewed lunar mission since 1972. It will set the stage for ...

NASA says it needs to haul the Artemis II rocket back to the hangar for repairs

The helium system on the SLS upper stage —officially known as the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS)—performed well ...

NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket has a new problem. 'This will almost assuredly impact the March launch window.'

NASA is troubleshooting a glitch with the upper stage of Artemis 2's Space Launch System rocket that will likely delay the ...

Helium problem forces NASA to delay Artemis 2 launch to the moon and roll back the rocket

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says troubleshooting an interruption of helium flow at the launch pad will rule out a ...

NASA's moon rocket hit by new problem expected to bump flight to April

The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts​ — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut ...
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Artemis II: NASA powers up SLS rocket's core stage hours before second wet dress rehearsal

The rocket’s core stage will be loaded with more than 700,000 gallons of cryogenic fuel during the upcoming tanking phase.

NASA's Artemis II rocket completes key test, March launch date eyed

NASA's Artemis II rocket successfully completed a major prelaunch test. The crew will now enter quarantine as potential ...
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SLS NASA Artemis 2 Fails Wet Rehearsal Test With Continued Helium Leaks – Earliest Launch April 2026

SLS still has helium leaks. Helium leaks have been a problem since the Space Shuttle days. It is so cold that it is hard to work with. The picture is of the ...