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NASA’s Space Launch System rocket weathers the storm
Summary
NASA's Space Launch System rocket is set to launch this week, despite being buffeted by high winds during Hurricane Nicole. The rocket and spacecraft suffered only minor damage, according to NASA officials. The decision to leave the rocket on the launchpad during the hurricane was controversial, as experts were concerned that high winds could cause it to rock. However, NASA officials decided that rolling the rocket back to the building would have been its own risk by the time predictions of strong winds were coming in. The team is confident that the Orion spacecraft won't be damaged by the loss of this material and the launch is still scheduled for this week.
Q&As
What was the goal of the Artemis I mission?
The goal of the Artemis I mission is to launch the spacecraft on an uncrewed mission around the Moon to test out the technology before a series of crewed missions visit the Moon.
What was the controversial decision made regarding the Space Launch System rocket?
The controversial decision made regarding the Space Launch System rocket was that it was left on the launchpad during a hurricane.
What was the outcome of the hurricane on the rocket and spacecraft?
The outcome of the hurricane on the rocket and spacecraft was that the rocket and spacecraft suffered only “very minor damage,” according to NASA officials.
What is the issue with the Orion spacecraft?
The issue with the Orion spacecraft is that some material which came loose from the spacecraft.
What is the decision regarding the launch of Artemis I?
The decision regarding the launch of Artemis I is that it is set to launch on November 16.
AI Comments
👍 I'm glad to see that the Space Launch System rocket weathered the storm with only minor damage. I'm looking forward to the launch later this week.
👎 I'm not sure why NASA decided to leave the rocket on the launchpad during a hurricane. I think it was a risky decision that could have resulted in more damage to the rocket.
AI Discussion
Me: It's about how NASA's Space Launch System rocket withstood Hurricane Nicole with only minor damage.
Friend: That's interesting. I didn't know that they were able to withstand a hurricane.
Me: Yeah, I guess they made the decision to leave it on the launchpad because rolling it back to the building would have been its own risk by the time predictions of strong winds were coming in.
Friend: That makes sense. I'm glad that it only suffered minor damage.
Action items
- Follow NASA's Space Launch System rocket on its journey this week.
- Learn more about the Artemis I mission and its goals.
- Stay up to date on the latest news from NASA and the space industry.
Technical terms
- Space Launch System (SLS)
- A rocket designed by NASA to take astronauts to deep space destinations like the Moon and Mars.
- Orion spacecraft
- A spacecraft designed by NASA to take astronauts to deep space destinations like the Moon and Mars.
- Hurricane Nicole
- A hurricane that hit the US East Coast in October 2016.
- Vehicle Assembly Building
- A building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center where rockets and spacecraft are assembled.
- Room temperature vulcanizing silicone (RTV)
- A type of silicone used to seal gaps and joints.