The helium system on the SLS upper stage —officially known as the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS)—performed well during both of the Artemis II countdown rehearsals. “ Last evening, the team was unable to get helium flow through the vehicle. This occurred during a routine operation to repressurize the system,” Isaacman wrote.

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NASA's moon launch faces delays as helium flow issues disrupt the mission. Scheduled for March 6, the historic flight is now uncertain following helium flow interruptions. Engineers may need to conduct repairs at Kennedy Space Centre.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A rocket launch is always at the mercy of a variety of factors outside of the launch team’s control – from the literal position of the planets down to flocks of birds or rogue boats ...