NASA’s lunar mission Artemis I, which was postponed twice before for various reasons, had to be postponed once again, this time due to Tropical Hurricane Ian, which hit the eastern side of the USA. After the delay, the estimated date for the launch has been shared.
After the cancellation of the Artemis I Moon mission, which was planned in August, NASA’s September launch, which was tried again, was also canceled, and decided not to make any further statements about the launch date.
The launch date, which was last indicated in the last days of September, was once again pushed to a later date. Occurring on the East Coast of the United States Tropical Hurricane IanThe launch was delayed again, as it would also affect the location of Artemis’ launch pad.
Artemis I will launch to the Moon in November
Tropical Hurricane Ian, which hit the Virginia region of the USA, will also affect the Artemis I launch facility, so the rocket is stored in the Kennedy Space Center Vehicle Assembly Building, which you can see in the photo above.
This time, NASA announced the postponed date of the launch again. On a date between November 12 and November 27 stated that they will. If all goes according to plan, the Artemis I mission will send the uncrewed Orion rocket on a long journey back into lunar orbit and back. Artemis 2 will send astronauts around the moon in 2024, and Artemis 3 will It will land a team on the south side of the Moon in 2025 or 2026.
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However, if it continues to be delayed like this, our trip to the Moon may reach 2030. What are you thinking? Please do not forget to share your thoughts with us in the comments.