NASA Delays Launch Of Artemis II Lunar Mission Due To Failure In Helium Flow Of SLS Rocket
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Published: Feb 24, 2026, 24:29 IST | Updated: Feb 24, 2026, 24:29 IST
NASA has delayed the launch of Artemis II following a technical issue involving helium flow in the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The setback impacts NASA’s ambitious lunar exploration timeline under the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon.
Engineers are assessing the propulsion system anomaly and conducting detailed inspections before setting a new launch date. Artemis II is designed to carry astronauts on a crewed mission around the Moon, marking a critical step toward sustained lunar exploration and future Mars missions.
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