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NASA Postpones Rocket Launch To Moon After Fuel Leak

September 4, 2022 6:17 am

NASA yesterday called off a second attempt to get its new 30-story rocket off the ground and send its uncrewed test capsule toward the Moon shortly after engineers reportedly detected a fuel leak.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that with millions presently stationed around the globe and hundreds of thousands on nearby beaches waiting for the historic launch of the massive Space Launch System (SLS), a leak near the base of the rocket was found as ultra-cold liquid hydrogen was being pumped in.

‘The launch director waived off today’s Artemis I launch,” NASA said in a statement. “Multiple troubleshooting …

Artemis: NASA Confirms Suspension Of New Moon Rocket Blastoff

August 30, 2022 7:14 am

NASA’s anticipated takeoff to the moon by its big new Moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS) has been suspended the 100-meter-tall vehicle’s engine was challenging for operators to cool to the optimal operating temperature.

Prior to realising it was just frost accumulation, they had been concerned about what looked to be a crack high up on the rocket.

The SLS happens to be the biggest rocket to ever be created by NASA. The space agency will employ it to transport astronauts to the Moon once again.

As a test and without any passengers, the first launch is a part …

Muslims Urged To Look For The New Moon As Ramadan Ends

May 19, 2020 8:05 am

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged Muslim faithful in the country to look out for the new Islamic moon of Shawwal from Friday May 22.

NSCIA said this in a statement by its Deputy Secretary General, Prof. Salisu Shehu, on Monday in Abuja.

Shehu also felicitated with Nigerian Muslims for observing the Ramadan of 1441 AH and prayed to almighty Allah to avail all Muslims the opportunity to witness another Ramadan in good health.