Artemis II Countdown Hiccup Prompts Seal Upgrades Ahead of Next Rehearsal
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NASA is fixing a hydrogen-fuel leak on the Space Launch System before the Artemis II countdown rehearsal, after a confidence test showed reduced fuel flow and a filter replacement is planned. The safety limit for hydrogen concentrations, raised to 16% from 4% since Artemis I, remains in effect based on test data. Artemis III will seek cryoproofing and redesigned propellant-loading interfaces; if Artemis II misses March, additional launch opportunities exist in April and May.
Topics:science#artemis-ii#hydrogen-leak#space#space-launch-system#tail-service-mast-umbilical#wet-dress-rehearsal
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