Your Followed Topics

80.3K est. views4.76%
science15h ago

NASA delays critical Artemis 2 rocket fueling test due to below-freezing temperatures, launch no earlier than Feb. 8

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasa-delays-critical-artemis-2-rocket-fueling-test-due-to-below-freezing-temperatures-launch-no-earlier-than-feb-8https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/30/nasa-delays-first-artemis-moonshot-with-astronauts-due-to-extreme-cold-at-launch-sitehttps://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/nasa-delays-artemis-moonshot-astronauts-extreme-cold-launch-129703273
Space.com and 4 more
NASA delays critical Artemis 2 rocket fueling test due to below-freezing temperatures, launch no earlier than Feb. 8 Open in Space.com
Highlights
  • Artemis II’s February 2 wet dress rehearsal is delayed due to cold Florida weather, pushing launch to February 8 at the earliest.
  • Cold and windy conditions in Florida affect the wet dress rehearsal, with NASA now targeting February 2 for the Artemis II SLS test.
  • If the February 2 rehearsal succeeds, Artemis II could depart as early as February 8, signaling a possible launch window within that period.

Virality Score Timeline

Vote 6
0

References

NASA delays first Artemis moonshot due to extreme cold at launch site

NASA delays first Artemis moonshot due to extreme cold at launch site

NASA delays first Artemis moonshot with astronauts due to extreme cold at launch site

NASA delays first Artemis moonshot with astronauts due to extreme cold at launch site

Cold weather in Florida is pushing back the Artemis II launch

Cold weather in Florida is pushing back the Artemis II launch

NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site

NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site

Related Topics

0 Comments

Be the first to comment

Add your thoughts and get the conversation going.

Top 815 Internet News Today

Explore Your Interests

Create an account and enjoy content that interests you with your personalized feed

Unlimited Access
Personalized Feed
Full Experience
or
By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy.. You also agree to receive our newsletters, you can opt-out any time.

Advertisement

Advertisement