Moon rocket of NASA endured hurricane and set for first test flight
The Space Launch System that will propel astronauts to the moon needs only minor repairs after enduring a hurricane on the launch pad and is on track for its first test launch.
This hurricane never exceeded the rocket's design limits, so there was no need to evacuate anyone from the Kennedy Space Center.
I’m sure a launch team knows in advance if a hurricane is headed their way, so they’d most likely try to keep the rocket indoors.
There were some strong winds at the launch site, but they were not as powerful at the bottom of the tower.
The computer models indicate that there should not be any strength or fatigue issues from the storm, even deep inside the rocket.
NASA put the launch of its new rocket on hold for two days because of the storm.
The SLS, which stands for Space Launch System, is the most powerful rocket ever made. It will help take astronauts further into space than ever before.
They're going to fire a rocket to send a three-person capsule to the moon. This will be the first time since the Apollo missions that astronauts have visited the moon.
NASA wants to test all the systems before putting astronauts on board in 2024 for a trip around the moon.
Two previous launch attempts were thwarted by a fuel leak.
Hurricane Ian made us have to go back to the hangar in September, even though we weren’t due to leave there until