NASA delays Artemis II moon mission to April over rocket system issue

[Elderberry]

AA by Seyit Kurt 02/22/2026

Space agency rules out March launch window, targets early or late April for crewed lunar flight

NASA has delayed its Artemis II mission to the moon until at least April after engineers identified a new issue with the rocket’s helium system, the agency said Saturday.

The mission, initially scheduled for March 6, would have marked the first crewed lunar flight in more than 50 years. However, the problem detected during routine testing led mission managers to rule out the March launch window.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the issue may involve a faulty filter, valve or connection plate. He said the only way to inspect and repair the affected area is to roll the 322-foot (98-meter) Space Launch System rocket back to its hangar at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

More: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/science-technology/nasa-delays-artemis-ii-moon-mission-to-april-over-rocket-system-issue/3836960

[BobfromWB]

Don't make plans or hold your breath for an April launch.