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After Failed Tests, Launch of NASA’s Megarocket Won’t Happen Until at Least August
NASA will attempt another countdown rehearsal of the Space Launch System in early June, but the space agency warned that multiple tests of its finicky rocket might be necessary.
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Third Attempt of NASA’s Megarocket Rehearsal Foiled by Hydrogen Leak
NASA’s third attempt at a modified rehearsal of the Space Launch System (SLS) came to a halt on Thursday when a leak of liquid hydrogen was detected during tanking operations. The space agency is planning another wet dress rehearsal for the Moon rocket no earlier than April 21.
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Why NASA Will Be Keeping Many Details of This Weekend’s Megarocket Test Secret
A critical test of NASA’s upcoming Space Launch System rocket starts this Friday, but the live broadcast of the wet dress rehearsal promises to be a dull and silent affair owing to security concerns. We live in uncertain times, no question, but some experts say this muzzling is over the top and unhelpful.
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Watch Live: NASA’s SLS Megarocket Heads to the Launch Pad for the First Time Ever
We’re in for a treat today, as NASA plans to roll out its much-anticipated Space Launch System rocket in anticipation of the wet dress rehearsal and Artemis 1 trip to the Moon and back. You can catch the action live right here.