NASA is aiming to conduct the first launch of its mega moon rocket on Monday, August 29, but stormy weather conditions could delay the mission.
NASA is making final preparations for the maiden flight of its next-generation Space Launch System rocket and Orion spaceship for the Artemis I mission to the moon.
For starters, the rocket cannot be filled up with fuel if the 24-hour average temperature at both 132.5 feet and 257.5 feet is less than 41.4 degrees Fahrenheit. NASA also has to assess the chances of lightning strikes and cannot, for example, launch for at least 30 minutes if lightning is observed within 10 nautical miles of the flight path.
In all, NASA outlines 17 “do not launch” criteria for the Artemis I mission, and so if we couple that with Florida’s reputation for stormy summer weather, don’t be too surprised if the SLS rocket and Orion spaceship don’t get away on schedule.
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