NASA's big moon mission is on hold again because of a storm.
NASA decided to put the Artemis 1 mission's Space Launch System megarocket out of harms way because of Hurricane Ian.
Artemis 1 was supposed to lift off for the moon on October 2, but it has been delayed several times. There is not yet a new launch date.
The agency will move the rocket and the uncrewed spaceship at 11 pm. Live coverage of the journey will be available at Space.com, via NASA Television, and on NASA's website, app, and social media.
The Artemis 1 moon rocket looks amazing.
Artemis 1 will ride out the storm in NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building, where winds are expected to reach at least 76 mph. NASA said there is a chance of a slip to mid- October.
NASA said that the decision allows time for employees to address the needs of their families and protect the system. The time of first motion is determined by the best predicted conditions for the move.
NASA managers used data from the National Hurricane Center and the U.S. Space Force to make the decision.
The Artemis 1 moon rocket was spotted from space.
Artemis I Update: NASA will roll the Artemis I Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft back to the Vehicle Assembly Building on Monday, Sept. 26. First motion is targeted for 11 p.m. EDT.MORE: https://t.co/817ahBkTqy pic.twitter.com/3xJ0O5pnPNSeptember 26, 2022
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Artemis 1 has previously stayed in the VAB. After initial integration, the mission was sent to the pad for an initial fueling test. The big stack rolled back to the VAB for more integration after numerous issues with the test on June 20. Another fueling test was completed by the agency last week.
The stack will need to launch after it returns to the launch pad because the system is rated for two more rollbacks to the VAB. The mission of Artemis 1 is to circle around the moon and return to Earth in 40 days.
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