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Artemis launch: NASA rocket leaks liquid hydrogen fuel ahead of second attempt
NASA officials revealed that the Artemis rocket began leaking liquid hydrogen fuel hours before the second launch attempt for an unmanned trip around the moon.
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NASA officials have stopped fueling the 322-foot rocket with hydrogen while they troubleshoot the problem with just hours before the 2:17 p.m. ET liftoff, the agency said.
The leak was in a quick disconnect cavity.
"Launch controllers are attempting to warm up the quick disconnect to attempt to reseat it to get a tight seal," a NASA official said.
The Monday launch attempt was halted by a bad engine sensor and leaking fuel.
If the launch is successful, SLS' Orion capsule will travel into space for about six-weeks before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on Oct. 11.