NASA had beentargeting a February 2022 launch, but is now looking into launch opportunities in March and April.
One of the controller’s two channels was not powering up consistently.
The agency will set a firmer launch date after completing a successful rehearsal.
The delay isn’t surprising.Getting into spaceat all is challenging enough.
When it does finally take off, SLS promises to be spectacular.
For a small peek at what to expect, check outthis dramatic SLS engine testfrom earlier in 2021.