Will NASA be able to Launch Artemis 1 this September?
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NASA is trying hard to launch Artemis 1, their upcoming moon mission, on September 23. But they face hurdles like a leak to be fixed and receiving a weaver from the Space Force critics.
Jim Free, an associate administrator of NASA, said that the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket could start on either the 23rd or 27th of September.
The scientists need an extended time to check the FTS battery. FTS is something that will destroy Artemis 1 if it changes direction suddenly during launch.
The FTS goes through a battery test during a 25 days gap. The process requires the 98 meters rocket to roll back to the hangar, leaving the launch pad. If U.S Space Force extends that time frame, The launch of Artemis 1 wouldn’t see a longer delay. Otherwise, the launch may take place in October. After several talks with the Space Force, NASA is hopeful that it will understand the latter’s point of view.
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