NASAs Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is seen at Launch Pad 39B Thursday, September 8, 2022, at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida as teams worked to replace the seal on a user interface, called the quick disconnect, between the liquid hydrogen fuel feed line on the mobile launcher and the rocket. Credit: NASA/Chad Siwik
NASA has actually changed the targeted dates for a cryogenic demonstration test and the next launch opportunities for Artemis I. NASA will conduct the presentation test no earlier than Wednesday, September 21, and has actually upgraded its request for a launch chance on September 27.
The updated dates represent careful consideration of numerous logistical subjects. These consist of the extra value of having more time to get ready for the cryogenic presentation test, and consequently more time to prepare for the launch. In addition, these data likewise enable supervisors to guarantee teams have enough rest and time to renew materials of cryogenic propellants.
NASAs Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B during preparations for launch, Friday, September 2, 2022, at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
NASA and SpaceX likewise continue to target no earlier than 12:45 p.m. EDT (9:45 a.m. PDT) Monday, October 3, for the launch of the companys Crew-5 objective to the International Space Station (ISS). Groups are dealing with the upcoming business team launch in parallel to the Artemis I preparing and both launch schedules will continue to be evaluated over the coming weeks. NASA and SpaceX will evaluate the Artemis I and Crew-5 prelaunch processing turning points to understand any potential effects. The firms Crew-4 return will continue to be planned following a short handover on the area station with Crew-5.
Over the weekend, Artemis I groups finished repair to the area of a hydrogen leak. This included reconnecting the ground- and rocket-side plates on the quick detach for the liquid hydrogen fuel feed line where two seals were replaced recently.
This week, engineering groups will conduct tests at ambient conditions to make sure there is a tight bond in between the two plates before testing once again throughout the cryogenic tanking presentation. They will likewise begin preparations for the test.
Throughout the demonstration, launch controllers will fill supercold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen into the core stage and interim cryogenic propulsion phase of the SLS rocket. The presentation will enable teams to confirm that the hydrogen leak has actually been fixed, assess upgraded propellant packing procedures developed to minimize thermal and pressure-related tension on the system, carry out a kick-start bleed test, and assess pre-pressurization treatments.
NASA is continuing to appreciate the Eastern Ranges procedure for evaluation of the agencys request for an extension of the current screening requirement for the flight termination system and is offering extra details and data as needed. In parallel, the NASA is continuing preparations for the cryogenic presentation test and possible launch opportunities, needs to the demand be approved.
Specific times for the potential launch chances are as follows:
NASA has changed the targeted dates for a cryogenic presentation test and the next launch chances for Artemis I. NASA will perform the demonstration test no earlier than Wednesday, September 21, and has upgraded its request for a launch opportunity on September 27. NASA and SpaceX likewise continue to target no earlier than 12:45 p.m. EDT (9:45 a.m. PDT) Monday, October 3, for the launch of the firms Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Teams are working on the upcoming business team launch in parallel to the Artemis I planning and both launch schedules will continue to be assessed over the coming weeks.
September 27: 70-minute launch window opens at 11:37 a.m. EDT (8:37 a.m. PDT); landing on November 5
Under evaluation– October 2: 109-minute launch window opens at 2:52 p.m. EDT (11:52 a.m. PDT); landing on November 11