The Artemis I mega rocket’s launch has been postponed after the launch group found a difficulty with an engine bleed in one of many rocket’s 4 engines. Hundreds of onlookers jammed the roads and surrounding areas at this time for the launch leaving heavy congestion at information of the cancellation.
A brand new launch date has not been set but and the group will reconvene tomorrow to evaluate doable choices, the mission’s supervisor stated. The subsequent launch alternative is on Friday.
Artemis I used to be scheduled to launch on a mission at this time to transcend the moon and return to Earth. The intention of NASA’s Artemis program is to return people to the moon for the primary time since 1972.