NASA Delays Moon Mission Due to Rocket Problem

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NASA's Artemis II moon mission may not launch in March. The rocket has a helium system problem.

The helium system stopped working properly. NASA may move the rocket back to the Vehicle Assembly Building.

If that happens, the launch will shift to April. Problems with the rocket were recently spotted. The mission to the moon will be delayed.

Klear Note — Artemis II aims to send astronauts back to the moon. It's NASA's major program to return humans there after 50 years.

Key Terms 3

Artemis II: NASA's planned mission to send astronauts to the moon.
Vehicle Assembly Building: Large facility where NASA builds and prepares rockets.
Helium system: Part of rocket that uses helium gas to work properly.

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