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News|SpaceNASA rules out March launch for manned moon mission over technical issuesArtemis 2 is a precursor to the US space agency’s planned astronaut moon landing with Artemis III scheduled for 2028.

## Artemis 2 Launch Delay Due to Technical Issues

DBy Danielle FrostFeb 22, 20261 min read

Artemis 2 Launch Delay Due to Technical Issues

The Artemis 2 mission, a significant step in NASA's plan to return humans to the moon, will not proceed as scheduled due to technical issues. NASA has identified a problem with the helium flow to the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, which is critical for engine purging and fuel tank pressurization. This issue makes the previously planned March launch unfeasible.

The next potential launch window for Artemis 2 is at the beginning or end of April. This delay affects NASA's timeline for re-establishing a human presence on the moon, especially in light of China's advancing lunar exploration efforts.

The Artemis program has encountered multiple postponements. The uncrewed Artemis 1 mission launched in November 2022 following several delays. Recently, technical problems, including a liquid hydrogen leak, postponed a wet dress rehearsal for Artemis 2, which was completed earlier this week. The rehearsal involved comprehensive technical checks and was conducted under real launch conditions at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

The Artemis 2 mission, a significant step in NASA's plan to return humans to the moon, will not proceed as scheduled due to technical issues.
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NASA plans to move the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft into the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center to investigate the helium issue. Potential causes include a faulty filter, valve, or connection plate. A detailed briefing will be provided soon.

The primary objective of the Artemis 2 mission is a 10-day flight around the moon and back. This mission aims to advance scientific discovery, economic benefits, and lay groundwork for future Mars missions. The Artemis 2 crew comprises three US astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch—and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. It represents the furthest human flight into space and the first crewed moon mission since the Apollo program.

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Artemis 2 serves as a precursor to the planned Artemis 3 mission, which includes an astronaut moon landing scheduled for 2028.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

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