NASA scrubs launch of historic Artemis moon rocket, capsule

Rocket was set launch Monday morning at Kennedy Space Center but was "scrubbed" because of engine trouble

Published: August 29, 2022 8:35am

Updated: August 29, 2022 11:53am

NASA on Monday morning scraped its launch of a rocket and space capsule to the moon for a month-long orbit.

NASA officials said the launch was "scrubbed" as a result of a problem related to the temperature of the rocket engines – known as an "engine bleed." 

The space agency said next available launch date would be Sept. 2.

Unlock unlimited access

  • No Ads Within Stories
  • No Autoplay Videos
  • VIP access to exclusive Just the News newsmaker events hosted by John Solomon and his team.
  • Support the investigative reporting and honest news presentation you've come to enjoy from Just the News.
  • Just the News Spotlight

    Support Just the News