After careful consideration, NASA ready to launch SLS rocket as is

Enlarge / The SLS rocket may launch on Saturday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.Trevor Mahlmann

11:15 am ET Saturday: NASA has officially scrubbed the Artemis I launch attempt on Saturday. The launch team was unable to solve a leak in an 8-inch hydrogen inlet leading to the Space Launch System rocket.

Launch officials attempted three troubleshooting measures, and none were able to substantially reduce the leak of cryogenic hydrogen when it flowed from ground systems on board the rocket.

It is not clear whether NASA will attempt to launch the Artemis I mission on Monday or Tuesday, or will

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