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Feb 22, 2026GeekWire
Helium Problem Delays NASA's Artemis 2 Moon Mission and Forces Rocket
NASA has delayed the Artemis 2 moon mission from March to April at the earliest due to an interruption in helium flow within the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The rocket and its Orion crew capsule must be rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) for repairs. This crewed lunar flyby is a critical step towards humanity's return to the moon.
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