NASA Rolls Back Artemis II Moon Rocket Following Helium System Issue

NASA scheduled the rollback of the Artemis II rocket to the Vehicle Assembly Building starting February 24 after discovering a helium system malfunction.This technical issue prevents engine purging and fuel tank pressurization, forcing the agency to cancel the March 6 launch target for a potential April window.Astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen remain on standby in Houston following their release from quarantine.The move to the hangar allows engineers to perform repairs in a controlled environment and protect the hardware from expected high winds.