NASA’s Artemis II moon mission has hit another snag, with its mega-rocket rolling back to the hangar this week for urgent repairs. A helium system malfunction—discovered just days after fixing fuel leaks—has grounded the mission until at least April 2026, delaying humanity’s first crewed lunar voyage in over 50 years. 🌌
The 6.4-kilometer crawl to Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building began Tuesday, where engineers will tackle the latest glitch. Helium is critical for purging engines and stabilizing fuel tanks, making this a ‘no-go’ moment for astronaut safety. 🔧
This setback comes after NASA nearly locked in a March 6 launch date, already a month behind schedule. The three U.S. astronauts and one Canadian crew member, training in Houston, now face an anxious wait. Their mission? To loop around the moon, paving the way for future lunar landings. 🌙
NASA insists an April launch is still possible, but with tight monthly launch windows, the stakes are sky-high. ‘We’re solving puzzles no one’s faced since Apollo,’ a spokesperson said. Stay tuned for updates! 🛠️🚨
