NASA Launch Pad, Damaged During , Artemis Launch Mission.<br />The Byte reports NASA's Artemis 1 launch pad suffered <br />more damage than anticipated when the rocket <br />took off from Kennedy Space Center last week.<br />Reuters originally reported that a source <br />within the space agency said the damage <br />"exceeded mission management expectations.".<br />Reuters originally reported that a source <br />within the space agency said the damage <br />"exceeded mission management expectations.".<br />On November 18, NASA released a statement saying <br />that launchpad elevators were not working after <br />a "pressure wave" blew off the blast doors.<br />Shortly after Artemis 1 launched, NASA acknowledged <br />that debris was seen falling off the rocket, but maintained <br />it caused "no additional risk" to the mission.<br />Shortly after Artemis 1 launched, NASA acknowledged <br />that debris was seen falling off the rocket, but maintained <br />it caused "no additional risk" to the mission.<br />The Byte reports that preliminary reports of <br />extensive damage might explain why NASA prevented <br />reporters from photographing the launch tower.<br />The launch of Artemis 1 <br />has been plagued <br />by years of setbacks. .<br />The Space Launch System (SLS), which <br />would eventually boost it into space, faced <br />a series of delays throughout its development.<br />The Space Launch System (SLS), which <br />would eventually boost it into space, faced <br />a series of delays throughout its development.<br />Just prior to the launch, the Artemis 1 <br />spacecraft was damaged by <br />Hurricane Nicole while sitting on the launch pad. .<br />Just prior to the launch, the Artemis 1 <br />spacecraft was damaged by <br />Hurricane Nicole while sitting on the launch pad. .<br />According to The Byte, the lingering question now <br />is whether the damage the launch pad sustained <br />will affect future launches of the SLS. .<br />According to The Byte, the lingering question now <br />is whether the damage the launch pad sustained <br />will affect future launches of the SLS.
