Ready to go back to the moon after a long time NASAthe spacecraft called Orion in the Artemis-1 mission, which it started for this purpose, SLS He would attempt to launch it unmanned with a rocket named after him. This mission was delayed by a leak before two more launches took place.

In both trials, a of the gasket Turned out to be a fuel leak. NASA engineers have now announced that the gasket that caused this leak has been replaced. If all goes well, the launch will take place this month.

Will NASA be able to go to the moon again?

SLS (Space Launch System) The leak in the rocket is being solved by replacing the problematic gasket last Friday. While it appears there is no problem with the rocket right now, NASA needs to do some testing first. on September 3 With the leak that occurred, NASA, which plugged the small hole where the hydrogen leak that prevented the Aug. 29 launch, will now retest the vehicle.

This time NASA will run a fuel test to make sure the fuel tanks are working properly. Again, 2,786 million liters of fuel will be filled in tanks. NASA is testing this on September 17 completes another launch attempt.

Previous statements from NASA on September 23 He had indicated that he wanted to try a restart. On the other hand, NASA is required to test Artemis-1’s flight control systems every 20 days. These tests are only US space forceKennedy Space Center Vehicle Assembly Building. The US Space Force, which previously gave 20 days due to the flight delay, seems to have to give NASA extra time again after the latest tests.