In a statement most laconic, the American Space Agency explains that this delay is the consequence of a “ loss of ability to pressurize the launcher which makes it impossible to safely fill the tanks.
« Teams will now meet to determine next steps and establish an action plan “. Optimistically, NASA adds that operations might resume on Monday depending on the results of the investigation.
As a reminder, Artemis I is the first step in a series of missions which should allow humans to return to the Moon. The Agency uses its SLS (Space Launch System) launcher with an Orion capsule. For Artemis I no team member is present.
