NASA: ARTEMIS 1 launch postponed due to Hurricane Ian – New date unknown

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It’s the third postponement of the launch for the Moon – The schedule of the program is in jeopardy – The rocket will return to the “garage”

The postponement of the launch of the rocket that would “launch” the ARTEMIS 1 program was announced by the NASAas the Florida region is expected to be hit by Hurricane Ian in the next few hours.

It is the third time the launch has been canceled, which jeopardizes the overall mission schedule, as program officials had stated.

Now, the rocket will be moved back to its base and it is unclear when the new launch date will be set, after the third failed attempt.

A possible date for shipping to Moonwas October 4th, however the return of the missile to the “garage” will take several days and a similar period, if conditions permit, will be needed to return it to the launch pad.

The ARTEMIS 1 is the first phase of the plan to return man to the Moon, after 1972.

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