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NASA fuels moon rocket in test, hit again with pesky leaks

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[ad_1] NASA’s new moon rocket sprouted more fuel leaks Wednesday in a test ahead of a possible launch attempt next week, but engineers managed to get them down to acceptable levels. There was no immediate decision on whether NASA would try for a liftoff Tuesday given the sporadic nature of the hydrogen leaks, which have […]

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NASA to replace faulty Artemis 1 hydrogen seal while rocket still at launch pad

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[ad_1] NASA’s second attempt to launch the Artemis 1 mission had to be scrubbed because of a hydrogen leak in a “quick disconnect” interface between the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the liquid hydrogen fuel feed line. The space agency will replace the faulty seal that caused the leak while the rocket is still […]

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