NASA scrubs Artemis launch due to engine problem

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The launch of NASA's Artemis I mission has unfortunately been delayed from its planned launch date of August 29, 2022 due to unexpected issues with spacecraft's RS-25 engines.

According to engineers at NASA, the problems arose during the pre-flight stage and included multiple leakages in the fuel system as well as a possible crack in the thermal protection of the craft. The issue that halted the launch, however, was a failure to get the hydrogen within one Artemis I's engines, specifically engine #3, to the correct temperature.

The Artemis I mission management team is set to convene on Tuesday to discuss the issue and develop a plan to ensure that Artemis I is spaceborne.

Update 9/3/22: NASA's attempted launch on September 3, 2022 was scrapped due to a fuel leak.