Former NASA scientists warn of possible Artemis II spacecraft safety issue
January 31, 2026
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3:34Former NASA astronaut discusses Artemis II safety concerns, launch delay
9:36Now PlayingFormer NASA scientists warn of possible Artemis II spacecraft safety issue
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as posted by the channelABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze spoke with two former NASA scientists who say they are concerned about a potential safety issue with the Artemis II spacecraft ahead of its highly-anticipated launch.
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