NASA resolved a technical problem in the flight termination mechanism communications system, a failure that could have prevented the flight. launch of the Artemis II missionso the historic takeoff for the mission that will travel around the Moon.
According to the space agency, the problem was related to the hardware that allows sending a signal to destroy the rocket in case of deviation during the climb, a key measure for public safety.
For a few minutes, the team of the Eastern Range of the United States Space Force declared the launch condition as “no go.”
They solve problems for the takeoff of Artemis II
However, the countdown did not stop at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral.
Subsequently, engineers carried out tests to confirm that the system was ready, which allowed the takeoff scheduled for this Wednesday to be maintained.
LIVE takeoff of Artemis II:
The crew, made up of Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover y Jeremy Hansenarrived at the launch complex hours before takeoff, after complying with traditional pre-flight protocols.
What time will Artemis II take off?
After overcoming the problem detected by NASA, the good weather chances are at 90%, so the estimated startup persists at 18:24 US Eastern Time (i.e. the 4:24 in the afternoon, Mexico time).
It should be noted that the launch was scheduled for almost two months ago, but was delayed due to technical and weather problems.
The Artemis II returned to the assembly building on February 21hours after the general rehearsal prior to takeoff.
* With information from EFE
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