NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket

3 months ago

NASA encountered fuel leaks during a practice countdown for its new moon rocket.
The leaks occurred during the fueling operation at Kennedy Space Center, reminiscent of issues from three years ago.
Launch controllers loaded the rocket with super-cold hydrogen and oxygen, but excessive hydrogen buildup caused delays.
The four astronauts assigned to the mission monitored the rehearsal from Houston, having been in quarantine for over a week.
The mission's launch window is tight, with the earliest possible launch date being Sunday, and a deadline of Feb. 11.
The Artemis program aims for a sustained lunar presence, with this mission testing systems for future moon landings.

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