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August 29 2022
Monday Update
It is not always weather that gets blamed. Artemis 1 had 2 problems with Engine 3. This is the simplified reason for the delay of the rocket launch this morning. One, Two, Three.
This morning the highly anticipated new phase for NASA and the inaugural mission to The Moon was put on pause. Hang on, it will still happen. If all goes well, perhaps even this week.
The short story on the two issues with Engine 3 is that at first there was a leak in the fueling. There is such high pressure in the fueling process of liquid Hydrogen to get it in as fast as possible and keep it cold (-252.87ºC) to then use while still cold. The leak was minor, and when the pressure was lowered, it took longer. Then the engine is prepared to a temperature so the components will not be shocked. The engine did not reach the required range due to a faulty vent.
Official ‘SCRUB’ Announcement
The launch of #Artemis I is no longer happening today as teams work through an issue with an engine bleed. Teams will continue to gather data, and we will keep you posted on the timing of the next launch attempt. https://t.co/tQ0lp6Ruhv pic.twitter.com/u6Uiim2mom
— NASA (@NASA) August 29, 2022
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discussing it
“We don’t launch until it is right”
Space Launch System rocket with the Orion spacecraft got a flyby from A NASA helicopter. Looking at Launch Pad 39B on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Credit NASA and Joel Kowsky
NASA Video discussing it further
Next Launch Windows
Friday, September 2 BETWEEN 12:48 PM to 2:48 PM
OR
Tuesday, September 5 BETWEEN 5:12 PM and 6:42 PM
Then..
- Artemis 2 – No Earlier Than 2024. Humans will orbit around the moon, farther than any human has travelled before.
- Artemis 3 – 2025 – Humans will land on the moon… AGAIN!
Artemis 1: We Are Ready
NASA Video
Artemis Fun Facts
Right now it is the biggest and most powerful rocket to date. Space X’s Starship is aiming to surpass it though.
ROCKET
- Artemis is the name of the mission to the moon.
- SLS stands for Space Launch System
Boosters
- White cylinders on the side.
- They are 17 stories high!
- Each one = power/thrust of 14 four engine jumbo commercial airliners.
Core Stage
- This is the orange cylinder. This is 212 Feet Tall!
- For the launch: This will be filled with 537,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and 196,000 gallons of liquid oxygen.
Orion
- This is the capsule at the top of the rocket. This is where people will ride in future missions.
- Three mannequins are strapped in to seats for this mission.
Among thousands of other momentos on board:
- Girl Scout badges, LEGO minifigures, tree seeds, and Snoopy!
- Snoopy As Zero Gravity Indicator
- A plush animal will be tethered to show zero gravity
I’m pretty sure this will be a HOT Christmas gift this year.
See more about the purpose of Snoopy
Snoopy is going to space! He will be aboard the @NASA_Orion spacecraft as the zero-gravity indicator set to launch August 29. Check out this video to learn more about this special journey! @NASAArtemis #Artemis #SnoopyInSpace pic.twitter.com/xe53KFJ0is
— PEANUTS (@Snoopy) August 26, 2022
Artemis 1 Mission Poster
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How We Are Going To The Moon
NASA Video
Weather Widget: Cape Canaveral and Space Coast
Use the controls to switch between radar and wind. I will be updating weather conditions for the Friday launch window as we get closer.
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