{"id":11101,"date":"2022-08-30T00:38:33","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T22:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/?p=11101"},"modified":"2022-08-30T00:38:34","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T22:38:34","slug":"nasa-calls-off-the-artemis-1-moon-launch-due-to-technical-fault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/nasa-calls-off-the-artemis-1-moon-launch-due-to-technical-fault\/","title":{"rendered":"NASA calls off the Artemis 1 moon launch due to technical fault"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NASA called off the launch of its most anticipated moon rocket launch after an engine bleed was detected during the last minutes. The next launch attempt would not take place at least until Friday or it would be delayed until mid-September this year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 322-feet-tall Artemis 1 was set to embark on its maiden space flight on the morning of August 29 to kick-start NASA\u2019s Artemis Project. The Artemis Project aims to put astronauts back on the surface of the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Program ended almost 50 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The launch of Artemis 1 Space Launch System (SLS) was already running late due to the thunderstorm at the launching site at Florida\u2019s Kennedy Space Center. The launch was eventually called off after a leak of highly explosive hydrogen fuel was detected only a few hours before the countdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The maiden flight of NASA\u2019s Artemis Project would only be a demonstration with no human onboard. The Artemis 1 would be carrying three dummies into the space inside its Orion capsule. The dummies are fitted with an array of sensors to measure and monitor the vibrations, cosmic rays, and other conditions during the flights. After the success of Artemis 1, NASA plans to put humans on the lunar surface to spend weeks at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thousands of spectators had gathered to witness the launch of NASA\u2019s most powerful full space rocket yet. The spectators were left disappointed after NASA called off the launch. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said that NASA\u2019s decision to call off the launch was the right choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety is always first. Following today's #Artemis<\/a> I launch attempt, @NASAArtemis<\/a> teams are working through an issue with engine number 3, and expect to give a news briefing later today. Stay tuned for broadcast details. https:\/\/t.co\/z1RgZwQkWS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BxpIOGyId9<\/a><\/p>— NASA (@NASA) August 29, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>