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NASA Delays Artemis 2 Moon Mission Due to Technical Issues

Key Points
  • NASA delayed the Artemis 2 crewed moon mission due to technical issues with the rocket's helium flow.
  • The mission involves three Americans and one Canadian flying around the moon, marking the first crewed lunar trip since 1972.
  • The postponement affects U.S. efforts in the space race with China to return humans to the moon.

NASA has postponed the Artemis 2 mission, the first crewed moon flight in over 50 years, originally scheduled for March, due to technical problems. The mission, which will carry three Americans and one Canadian around the moon without landing, is delayed because of issues with the rocket's helium flow, according to NASA's chief. S.

competition with countries like China to return humans to the moon, with the next launch opportunity pending.

due to issues with the rocket's helium flow

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