NASA called off Artemis I Moon Mission on Monday, August 29.  "Artemis 1 launch is currently put on unplanned hold as the team works on an issue with engine number 3 on the Space Launch System core stage", said the US space agency.

"Launch is currently in an unplanned hold as the team works on an issue with engine number 3 on the NASA Space Launch System core stage". "The launch of Artemis I is no longer happening today as teams work through an issue with an engine bleed". "Teams will continue to gather data, and we will keep you posted on the timing of the next launch attempt", said NASA.

Earlier, In a statement, "the fuelling already was running nearly an hour late because of thunderstorms off Florida's Kennedy Space Centre". "The leak appeared in the same place that saw seepage during a dress rehearsal back in the spring". "Then a second apparent leak in a valve turned up", officials said.

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