NASA delays critical Artemis 2 rocket fueling test
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If the countdown and fueling test go well, four astronauts will set their sights on a Super Bowl Sunday launch to the moon.
NASA's launch window in February is getting smaller.
One of the first-stage fuel tanks for Rocket Lab's next-generation Neutron rocket failed during pressure testing, SpaceNews reports. Although Rocket Lab is said to be working on a replacement, this will add further delay to the first flight test, which has already slipped into 2026 after an original plan for a late-2025 debut.
A tank built for Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket was damaged during qualification testing, threatening to further delay the vehicle’s first flight.
Shares of Rocket Lab have fallen nearly 20% from recent record highs, following a Neutron test failure and uncertainty about its launch schedule.
Rocket Lab faces a setback after the Neutron rocket tank ruptured during key tests, casting doubt on its 2026 launch.
Rocket Lab (RKLB) reports Neutron Stage 1 tank test rupture but says development continues; plus a successful Electron launch.
Residents in the Moses Lake area should prepare for loud noises as the Grant County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about upcoming rocket detonations.