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Artemis II Launch Delayed Again to April 2026 Due to Helium Flow Issue

NASA Delays Artemis II Again After Helium System Issue in Moon Rocket. (Image: NASA)

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Moneycontrol•23-02-2026, 10:17

Artemis II Launch Delayed Again to April 2026 Due to Helium Flow Issue

•NASA's Artemis II mission, a crewed Moon flyby, has been delayed again, now targeting April 2026 instead of March.
•The delay stems from a helium flow problem discovered in the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage of the Space Launch System rocket.
•Helium is crucial for rocket safety and performance, and engineers halted preparations when proper flow could not be confirmed.
•The rocket hardware has been rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center for inspection and repairs.
•NASA prioritizes astronaut safety, emphasizing that rushing a launch with unresolved issues would be risky, and an exact new launch date is pending repairs and retesting.

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