NASA has just pushed back the Artemis I mission to November

The US space agency pushed forward the Artemis I Moon mission launch due to Hurricane Ian

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Following their post-storm disaster recovery efforts, NASA has determined that they'll focus on preparations for the Artemis I launch.

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Engineers will soon be able to work on a platform that's next to the SLS rocket.

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The spacecraft Orion is undergoing inspection on the surface of the VAB before its next big step.

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In the meantime, Artemis should get ready for the next launch attempt. That includes retesting the flight termination system.

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NASA said they will assess how much work needs to be done over the coming days.

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While they can identify a specific date for the next launch attempt in the Vehicle Assembly Building

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