NASA said an “interrupted flow” of helium to the rocket system could force a rollback to the Vehicle Assembly Building and push the Artemis II lunar launch from March to April.
The agency said the interruption affects helium used in the rocket’s systems. If engineers determine a rollback is necessary, the next available launch window would move to April, NASA said.
NASA provided the assessment as officials monitored the issue and considered next steps. The agency did not offer a firm launch date beyond saying a rollback would shift the schedule to April if undertaken.
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