NASA delays Artemis II Moon mission over helium issue

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NASA delayed the important moon flight for astronauts again. The earliest time for this space trip is now April.

A new problem stopped helium from flowing to the rocket. This gas is very important for the rocket's top part.

Experts believe a small part caused this helium problem. The big rocket must return to its special hangar for repair.

Earlier, the rocket had problems with leaking hydrogen fuel. This new issue delays the astronauts' important trip to the moon.

The Artemis program wants to send people to the moon again. The first test flight also had similar small problems.

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When is the earliest time for the moon flight?

The earliest time for this space trip is now April.

What gas is important for the rocket's top part?

Helium is very important for the rocket's top part.

What program wants to send people to the moon again?

The Artemis program wants to send people to the moon again.

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