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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA relocated its Artemis II moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar on Wednesday to address ongoing technical

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issues. The 322-foot (98-meter) Space Launch System rocket, which had been positioned at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center for potential liftoff, experienced multiple problems that necessitated its return to the Vehicle Assembly Building, approximately 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) away.

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Technical Difficulties Prompt Return

The decision to roll back the rocket was made over the weekend after a malfunction in the helium pressurization system. This setback follows a previous month-long delay caused by hydrogen fuel leaks, which had already postponed the mission.\n
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\nThe Artemis II mission, which aims to send astronauts on a lunar fly-around, was initially scheduled for March but has now been delayed until at least April due to these technical difficulties.\n
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Astronauts Attend State of the Union Address

As a result of the flight delay, all four astronauts involved in the Artemis II mission attended President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night as invited guests. This attendance was possible because the crew no longer needed to maintain quarantine protocols.\n
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NASA Moves Artemis II Moon Rocket to Hangar for Repairs Following Technical Issues

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