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NASA once again calls off Artemis I launch due to technical issues

Headline from KYMA Yuma, on the newest of 3 developments

NASA has once again waved off an attempt to launch its massive new moon rocket on an uncrewed test mission because of technical issues. The scrub was called at 11:17 a.m. ET, three hours before the beginning of the launch window.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. NASA Aims for Artemis Launch Attempt on Saturday After Reviewing Rocket Engine Problem

    Headline from NBC 6 South Florida ·

  2. Artemis I launch team is ready for another 'try' on Saturday

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

  3. Newest

    NASA once again calls off Artemis I launch due to technical issues

    Headline from KYMA Yuma ·

Reports & sources

60 articles, oldest first.

  1. Deseret News

    Artemis I launch scrubbed: What NASA says went wrong and what happens next (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    NASA’s hoped-for debut mission in a multiphase program aiming to return astronauts to the moon for the first time in 50 years will have to wait as the scheduled launch of the agency’s new mega-rocket was scrubbed Monday morning due to technical issues.

  2. Wfmy News 2

    NASA gives update after Artemis 1 rocket launch scrubbed: 'It’s not going to fly until it’s ready' (opens Wfmy News 2)

    Published

    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    The next launch window opens at 12:48 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, but NASA has not yet announced when their next Artemis attempt will take place.

  3. FOX Business

    NASA’s Artemis 1 mission moon rocket: Chances of Friday launch after delay is ‘more than zero,’ officials say (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    NASA's Artemis 1 mission at Florida's Kennedy Space Center was scrubbed Monday, but the chances of launching later this week are "more than zero," officials say.

  4. The Guardian

    Nasa to try launching Artemis 1 mission again on Saturday (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Second attempt comes after engine issue foiled effort on Monday

  5. NBC 6 South Florida

    NASA Aims for Artemis Launch Attempt on Saturday After Reviewing Rocket Engine Problem (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

    Published

    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    NASA announced it will make another attempt to launch the Artemis I lunar mission on Saturday, after calling off the launch on Monday due to an engine issue.

  6. Fox News

    NASA's delayed Artemis rocket launch: What to know (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    The Artemis I launch has been delayed until at least Friday afternoon after problems occurred with the rocket's engine. The launch window opens at 12:48 p.m. ET.

  7. Fox News

    NASA to try launching Artemis I moon rocket again on Saturday, pending weather (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    The Artemis I moon rocket launch was rescheduled for Saturday after NASA had to scrub Monday's attempt due to issues with the moon rocket's engine.

  8. Local News 8

    Artemis I launch for a journey around the moon rescheduled for Saturday (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Ashley Strickland, CNN The uncrewed Artemis I mission will get another attempt at launching on a journey around the moon on Saturday. The two-hour launch window opens at 2:17 p.m. ET on September 3. After the launch was scrubbed Monday morning, the launch team spent the remainder of the day evalu…

  9. Scientific American

    NASA’s Artemis I Moon Mission Is ‘Go’ for Launch (opens Scientific American)

    Published

    Scientific American's feed description

    The U.S. is preparing to send astronauts to the moon for the first time in 50 years

  10. Scientific American

    NASA’s Next Launch Attempt for Artemis I Will Occur September 3 (opens Scientific American)

    Published

    Scientific American's feed description

    Technical glitches and questionable weather forecasts continue to delay liftoff for NASA’s landmark lunar mission

  11. Wfmy News 2

    NASA reschedules Artemis I launch for Saturday, Sept. 3 (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    NASA will try again Saturday to launch its new moon rocket after engine trouble halted the first countdown this week.

  12. France 24

    NASA to make second attempt at launching Artemis moon rocket on Saturday (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    NASA aims to make a second attempt to launch its giant next-generation moon rocket on Saturday, Sept. 3, five days after a pair of technical issues foiled an initial try at getting the spacecraft off…

  13. Deutsche Welle

    NASA eyes Saturday for Artemis 1 second launch attempt | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The space agency will try again to launch its new moon rocket — the most powerful ever — after the first attempt was foiled by an engine problem.

  14. Engadget

    NASA schedules another Artemis 1 Moon mission launch attempt on September 3rd (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    The agency scrubbed its planned launch on August 29th due to engine problems..

  15. FOX 35 Orlando

    Artemis I mission: NASA to try second moon rocket launch on Saturday, Sept. 3 (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    NASA will try again to send the Artemis I moon rocket into orbit on Saturday after having to scrub a launch attempt on Monday.

  16. Deseret News

    NASA says Artemis I launch on for Saturday following Monday scrub (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    NASA engineers believe they’re zeroing in on the issues that led to scrubbing the Monday launch of the Artemis I mission, the first in a multi-phase program to return to the moon, and are gearing up for another attempt on Saturday.

  17. NBC News

    NASA's Artemis I launch rescheduled after initial attempt scrubbed (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    If the test flight Saturday is called off due to weather, NASA officials said they could try again on Sept. 5.

  18. Live Science

    NASA will try to launch Artemis again on Saturday, Sept 3 (opens Live Science)

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    Live Science's feed description

    Engine problems scuppered the first attempt on Monday, but NASA scientists say they have found a fix.

  19. Washington Examiner

    NASA picks new launch date for Artemis I after scrubbed attempt (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    NASA officials announced Saturday as the new launch date for Artemis I after the moon mission blastoff was delayed earlier this week.

  20. Al Jazeera

    NASA aims to launch new Artemis Moon rocket on Saturday (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Fuel leaks and a bad engine sensor foiled Monday’s attempt, managers say they have now addressed the problems.

  21. Local News 8

    Artemis I launch team is ready for another 'try' on Saturday (opens Local News 8)

    Published

    Local News 8's feed description

    By Ashley Strickland, CNN The Artemis I launch team is gearing up for another countdown that will begin early Saturday morning after a range of issues prevented liftoff on Monday. The launch window opens at 2:17 p.m. ET and closes at 4:17 p.m. ET on Saturday.

  22. Forbes

    Artemis 1 New Launch Date: Where And When To Watch NASA’s Next Attempt At Its ‘Mega Moon Mission’ This Weekend (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    After Monday's scrub there's a new Artemis 1 launch date as NASA goes again in an attempt to launch its Artemis I mission around the Moon.

  23. KYMA Yuma

    NASA once again calls off Artemis I launch due to technical issues (opens KYMA Yuma)

    Published

    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    NASA has once again waved off an attempt to launch its massive new moon rocket on an uncrewed test mission because of technical issues. The scrub was called at 11:17 a.m. ET, three hours before the beginning of the launch window.

  24. Delaware Public Media

    Take two. NASA readies its second launch attempt for its Artemis 1 moon mission (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    NASA is counting down the hours to its second attempt to launch its new moon rocket. The two-hour launch window for its Artemis 1 test mission opens at 2:17 p.m. Eastern on Saturday.

  25. Al Jazeera

    Artemis 1 mission: NASA rocket set for second Moon attempt (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to gather near the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to witness the launch.

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