NASA, as part of the Artemis 1 mission, the “wet dress rehearsal” phase of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket has been postponed to a new date. The rehearsal, which will take place on April 12, is cited as an opportunity to refine countdown procedures and validate critical models and software interfaces.
Can return to assembly building if needed
The space agency encountered a problem with a helium check valve. Problems with a check valve, a type of valve that allows liquid or gas to flow in a certain direction and prevents backflow, required changing the expected time to run the tests.
NASA said in a statement: “Due to changes to the required loading procedures for the modified test, the wet dress rehearsal test is scheduled to continue with a call to stations on Tuesday, April 12, and tanking on Thursday, April 14.” statements were included.
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Engineers fix valve However, if deemed necessary, the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion Spacecraft will be returned to the assembly building and the valve will be replaced.
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