
Rocket glitch could be big setback for NASA’s moon mission
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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.
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What decision did the core stage controller make after detecting a major component failure?
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What is the goal of NASA's Artemis program?
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