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NASA’s Mega Moon Rocket to Return to Launch Pad

The SLS is making a comeback after several hardware issues were found during its last wet dress rehearsal.

The next launch window for the SLS begins July 26. [Courtesy: NASA]
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NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) will return to launch pad 39B in early June to reattempt its wet dress rehearsal, according to the agency.

The SLS has seen a handful of delays as a result of two failed wet dress rehearsal attempts, which included various hardware issues. The moon rocket rolled out to launch pad 39B in late March, but returned to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) on April 26, because of a faulty upper stage check valve and a small leak.

Jeremy Kariuki

Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.

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