Critical helium issue likely to delay Artemis II liftoff to April
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February 21, 2026
CAPE CANAVERAL — In a staggering reversal of fortune, NASA’s Artemis II mission has pivoted from a “flawless” milestone to a likely indefinite delay in less than 24 hours. A critical hardware issue discovered overnight has grounded the mission’s early March launch ambitions, potentially forcing the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket back into the hangar. […]
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