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The Moon rocket launch was scrubbed moments before it was due. The first opportunity for the next launch attempt will be September 2.
NASA Artemis 1 Moon rocket launch postponed after engine issue
NASA’s Artemis 1 Moon rocket launch has been postponed due to a problem with one of the engines.
The rocket had been due to take off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a two-hour window, but was called off by the launch director moments before.
The space agency said: “Launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson has called a scrub of the attempt of the launch of Artemis 1.
The launch of #Artemis I is no longer happening today as teams work through an issue with an engine bleed. Teams will continue to gather data, and we will keep you posted on the timing of the next launch attempt. https://t.co/tQ0lp6Ruhv pic.twitter.com/u6Uiim2mom
— NASA (@NASA) August 29, 2022
“The issue that came up was an engine bleed which couldn’t be remedied but the rocket is currently in a stable configuration.
