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February 4, 2026
NASA plans on-pad leak repair for grounded Artemis II moon rocket before possible March launch
Updated on: February 3, 2026 / 8:12 PM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- Artemis II moon mission launch delayed to March at the earliest due to a hydrogen leak.
- Repairs for the hydrogen leak will be performed on the launch pad.
- The Artemis II crew is continuing their training.
- A Crew 12 mission to the International Space Station is also affected, awaiting FAA clearance after a SpaceX Falcon 9 anomaly.
- Hydrogen leaks are difficult to fix as repairs require testing with cryogenic propellants at launch-day pressures.
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