Artemis Launch Scrubbed

The third time was not the charm for NASA, as the September 27 launch for the Artemis I rocket and Orion spacecraft has been scrubbed as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida.

Meg Godlewski

Monday, September 26, 2022 at 11:47 AM ET

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NASA scrubbed the scheduled launch of the Artemis I uncrewed flight test around the moon. [Courtesy: NASA]

Key Takeaways:

NASA's Artemis I moon mission launch has been scrubbed for the third time due to the approach of Hurricane Ian in Florida.
The Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft are being rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for safety, following two previous launch delays caused by mechanical issues.
This uncrewed test flight is crucial for paving the way for future crewed Artemis missions, which aim to return humans to the Moon after a 50-year hiatus, with the next potential launch window set for October 2.

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The third time was not the charm for NASA, as the September 27 launch for the Artemis I rocket and Orion spacecraft has been scrubbed as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida.

Although the storm is not expected to make landfall until Thursday, the wind and rain in the outer bands of the hurricane could create issues for the rocket, which was slated to launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.