{"id":22094,"date":"2022-11-08T17:11:38","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T09:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/artemis-1s-third-launch-attempt-is-in-a-week-unless-the-weather-says-otherwise\/"},"modified":"2022-11-08T17:11:38","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T09:11:38","slug":"artemis-1s-third-launch-attempt-is-in-a-week-unless-the-weather-says-otherwise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/artemis-1s-third-launch-attempt-is-in-a-week-unless-the-weather-says-otherwise\/","title":{"rendered":"Artemis 1\u2019s third launch attempt is in a week\u2013unless the weather says otherwise"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

\t\"WatchImage: D Wise \/ Space Explored<\/p>\n

” data-large-file=”https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ninetofive\/dist\/images\/default-spaceexplored-related-guide.png?w=1024″>

\n\t\t\t\tImage: D Wise \/ Space Explored\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Currently, we\u2019re at L-6 days to the next launch attempt of NASA\u2019s maiden flight of the Space Launch System (SLS) with the Orion spacecraft on the Artemis 1 mission. A critical test flight for the launch systems, however, Florida is yet again under threat from another tropical storm.<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

How did we get here?<\/h2>\n

NASA first tried to launch SLS on August 29 but was scrubbed when an engine powering the core stage wasn\u2019t reading as expected. After the launch attempt, it was discovered the fault was with the engine\u2019s sensor and likely not with the engine itself. NASA proceeded with Artemis 1\u2019s second launch attempt on September 3, however, the launch was scrubbed after a hydrogen leak was detected. The leak coming from the tail service mount located at the bottom of the vehicle. The precise cause for the leak is still not exactly known.<\/p>\n

NASA moved to repair the seal shortly after the second launch attempt was scrubbed, with engineers replacing the 4\u201d seal on the quick disconnect. To verify the repair work was successful, NASA conducted a Cryogenic Demonstration Test on September 21. Successfully fueling the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks on both the SLS core stage & the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS). The test also managed to push for the kickstart bleed, a milestone that wasn\u2019t fully completed on the first launch attempt, which involves pushing liquid hydrogen through the engines for conditioning before launch.<\/p>\n

\"Site<\/figure>\n

After the Cryogenic Demonstration Test was officially deemed a success, NASA wanted to push for a third launch attempt on the 27th, later the 30th of September. This launch plan was tenuous, given it required the United Space Space Force Eastern Range team to extend the waiver for how long the Flight Termination System (FTS) batteries on SLS would be certified for.<\/p>\n

\t<\/span><\/p>\n

\t\t