NASA targets Saturday for launch of Artemis I mission

NASA is targeting this Saturday for the launch of its Artemis I lunar mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, after a first attempt was canceled on Monday due to an engine problem.

The new launch time is set for 2:17 p.m. local time (6:17 p.m. GMT) on Saturday, September 3.

Mission officials had given up their rocket on Monday due to a problem with one of the four RS-25 engines.

Teams are currently analyzing the data, updating procedures and checking hardware to resolve issues, NASA said.

The Artemis I maiden flight is an unmanned mission set to circle the moon and pave the way for future manned test flight and lunar exploration as part of NASA’s Artemis lunar program. If

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