Artemis 2: NASA's leaky fueling test keeps lunar launch on edge
TL;DR
NASA fueled the Artemis 2 Space Launch System at Kennedy Space Center on Feb. 2 for a critical wet dress rehearsal, during which LH2 leaks at the tail service mast umbilical were briefly encountered but quickly addressed. The test kept Artemis 2 on track for a potential Feb. 8 liftoff, pending weather and a successful overall rehearsal, with a press briefing to update the status expected on Feb. 3.
Topics:sciencespace-exploration#artemis-2#launch-readiness#lh2#sls#space-exploration#wet-dress-rehearsal
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