The fuel set to propel NASA’s moon crew is notorious for leaking. So why use it?

NASA’s first crewed moon mission in decades was delayed as its engineers grapple with an all-too-familiar rocket problem: hydrogen leaks. Fixing the issue is even trickier than it may seem.
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Artemis update NASA’s SLS test failed because something else broke

NASA’s Artemis program just got another twist: reports say the latest SLS test didn’t fail because of the main objective — it ...

NASA’s Latest Attempt to Resolve Moon Rocket’s Fueling Problems Didn’t Go As Planned

The agency recently delayed the Artemis 2 mission due to a liquid hydrogen leak that has plagued the SLS rocket.

NASA to try Artemis II test run again, could set up March moonshot

NASA is looking to make sure the problems with leaks in its moon rocket have been remedied with another Artemis II test run slated for Thursday night that could set up a launch in early March. Teams ...

NASA has a new problem to fix before the next Artemis II countdown test

The next series of launch opportunities for the Artemis II mission begin March 3. If the mission doesn’t lift off in March, NASA will need to roll the rocket back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to ...

Deja Vu at the SLS Launchpad: Why Can’t NASA Shake Its Hydrogen Leak Curse?

During the lead-up to NASA’s Artemis 1 mission back in 2022, recurring hydrogen leaks led to significant delays and a ...