NASA has completed all necessary repairs to the SLS rocket and has also completed static ground tests. Most likely, the release will take place on September 27, but the date has not yet been confirmed.

NASA engineers conducted a cryogenic test, which consisted of filling the rocket’s fuel tanks to check for leaks and verify that the pressure in the fuel lines was within normal limits.

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The gasket from the rocket’s connection to the pipes supplying it with fuel was also replaced. There was also a small leak, but it was contained.

If all goes well, a launch attempt will be made on September 23, during a 70-minute window (12:45-1:55 p.m.). Another option is September 2, when the launch window will be longer: 109 minutes, starting at 2:52 p.m.

The launch is due to something very important: the continued certification of the batteries of the pyrotechnic self-destruct system, a system that activates if, after launch, the missile risks endangering people on the ground. The announcement has not been made yet.