When Will the SLS Fly?
An embarassing fortnight for NASA ends with an uncertain path ahead
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3 min readSep 21, 2022
On the 13th June, 2009, NASA tried to launch the Space Shuttle Endeavour. As they pumped gas into the shuttle’s fuel tanks, they encountered a problem. Hydrogen was escaping from a seal, creating a dangerous risk of fire and explosion. The launch was cancelled, the seal replaced and another attempt scheduled.
