NASA scrubs second attempt to launch Artemis I after hydrogen leak [Updated]
Enlarge / The SLS rocket may launch on Saturday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann)
11:15 am ET Saturday: NASA has officially scrubbed the Artemis I launch attempt on Saturday. The launch team was unable to solve a leak in an 8-inch hydrogen inlet leading to the Space Launch System rocket.
Launch officials attempted three troubleshooting measures, and none were able to substantially reduce the leak of cryogenic hydrogen when it flowed from ground systems on board the rocket.
It is not clear whether NASA will attempt to launch the Artemis I mission on Monday or Tuesday, or will need to roll back the massive rocket to the Vehicle Assembly Building for remedial work. The latter seems most likely, but a final decision has not been made. Ars will have a full recap story later on Saturday.