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February 3, 2026

Nasa delays moon rocket launch by a month after fuel leaks during test

Artemis II mission was due to begin as early as next week and astronauts have spent almost two weeks in quarantine

Nasa delays moon rocket launch by a month after fuel leaks during test

TL;DR

  • Nasa's Artemis II mission has been postponed until March.
  • Issues discovered during a 'wet dress rehearsal' included leaking hydrogen from the SLS rocket and a problem with a valve on the Orion capsule.
  • The mission aims to send astronauts around the moon, marking the first crewed trip to lunar vicinity since 1972.
  • Christina Koch will be the first woman, and Victor Glover the first person of color, to travel beyond low Earth orbit.
  • The crew includes commander Reid Wiseman and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
  • The delay will require the crew to re-enter quarantine before the new launch window.

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