Rocket glitch could be big setback for NASA’s moon mission

NASA's SLS moon rocket was tested with 2 million liters of liquid hydrogen and 742,000 liters of liquid oxygen. The engines ignited at 5:27 PM EST, but after 60 seconds, a flash near Engine 4 led to a major component failure. The onboard computer shut down the vehicle. The issue occurred around the gimbal function initiation, delaying the planned November launch. The SLS is part of NASA's Artemis program, aiming to return Americans to the moon by the mid-2020s.

What was the primary goal of NASA's test with the SLS moon rocket?

• To launch the rocket into space

• To measure the fuel efficiency of the rocket

• To test the rocket's landing capabilities

• To ensure the engines could fire together for a specific duration

What event led to the shutdown of the SLS rocket during the test?

• A power outage

• A communication error

• A flash near Engine 4

• A fuel leak

Which component of the rocket was involved in the failure that led to the test shutdown?

• The guidance system

• The fuel tank

• Engine 4

• The launch pad

What function was being initiated when the fault occurred during the test?

• The launch sequence

• The gimbal function

• The communication system

• The fuel injection system

What is the ultimate goal of NASA's Artemis program?

• To explore Mars

• To build a space station

• To develop new rocket technology

• To return humans to the moon