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NASA has not set a new T-0 but the Artemis II mission will not launch at 6:24 pm ET today. “A little more work” to do.
Artemis II update from NASA summarised:
• Vehicle successfully configured for flight
• Issue with battery won't affect launch
• Weather is 90% go for launch
Europe keeps a close eye on the countdown to the Artemis II launch too.Source: @esaspaceflight
At European Space Agency's facilities in the Netherlands, teams from the European Service Module are already on console for the 10-day mission.
All systems are GO from the Eagle room, Europe’s mission evaluation hub.
Teams are troubleshooting an issue with a LAS (launch abort system) battery on the vehicle being outside the acceptable range. If unresolved, this could trigger an abort criteria closer to launch. The range remains green and the timeline is progressing towards Artemis 2.
Science is a key part of Artemis II
Watch as NASAScience’s Dr. Nicky Fox, breaks down the science of this historic mission that will pave the way for future human exploration of the Moon, Mars, & beyond.
Tune in to the broadcast: youtube.com/watch?v=Tf_UjB…
The hatch is now closed.
The Artemis II astronauts are now strapped into their seats and ready for launch.
📅Wed, Apr 1: 22:24 ➤ 00:24 UTC
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Artemis II crewSource: @johnkrausphotos
• Commander Reid Wiseman
• Pilot Victor Glover
• Mission Specialist Christina Koch
• Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen