NASA rocket repairs going to plan ahead of 3rd launch effort

The Artemis space exploration program is going to be launched by NASA's next- generation rocket.

Replacing the seals at the center of the hydrogen leak that occurred during fueling operations for the rocket's second launch attempt is part of the to-do list.

The hydrogen leak that was detected during theArtemis I launch attempt has been fixed. Over the weekend, the teams will inspect the new seals.

Engineers have replaced the seals associated with the hydrogen leak detected during the #Artemis I launch attempt on Sept. 3. The teams will inspect the new seals over the weekend and assess opportunities to launch: https://t.co/dT8A4UEkvd pic.twitter.com/xXzwbYOxMp

— NASA Artemis (@NASAArtemis) September 9, 2022

The launch team wants to conduct a tanking demonstration as soon as possible, so that they can check the new seals under the same conditions that they would experience on launch day.

The demonstration will involve loading liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen in the core stage of the SLS rocket and getting to a stable replenish state for both propellants.

Engineers will conduct several other tests to make sure the ground and flight hardware and software systems are able to perform the necessary functions.

The team will make a final decision on whether to go for launch before the end of the month once all of these preparations have been completed.

The upcoming Artemis I missions are one of the most anticipated NASA events in a long time as it will lead to a new era of space exploration that will involve astronauts going to the moon and even Mars.

When the uncrewed Artemis I launch takes place, the most powerful rocket NASA has ever built will propel the new capsule toward the moon, where it will perform a fly-by before returning to Earth.

Artemis II will follow the same route with a crew on board if the mission goes well.

Artemis III will attempt to put the first woman and first person of color on the lunar surface in what will be the first astronauts landing on the moon in 42 years.

NASA wants to build a moon base and send the first crew to Mars in the late 20th century. There is still a lot to be done.

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