As a nerd, I watch the space program with deep fascination. The Artemis 2 launch has been shoved back by a month after testing found a hydrogen leak earlier this week. This isn’t a bad thing, and it’s a simple precaution, and a chance to ensure success in a program that is long overdue. Remember that this mission will send humans not only further than we’ve been in over 50 years since Apollo 13, but will also go just a few thousand miles for a new record. No landing, no moonwalks, no souvenirs returning from space. And yet, people will be watching every move, so NASA cannot afford to mess any of this up. Taking the time to do it right is fine, because of expense, both in money and human lives, but also for the very heart and nature of the need for us to continue to explore the space above us. In the meantime, it looks like Crew-12, the next mission to the ISS, is on track for a launch now, perhaps as early as this next week.
NASA delayed the first human moon mission in more than 50 years for another month. The good news? SpaceX Crew-12 could now launch earlier.
Source: NASA updates Artemis 2 launch date delay. Here’s what to know
