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NASA managers have ruled out a third attempt to launch the Artemis 1 moon rocket Tuesday.

While keeping an eye on the weather, NASA has opted to proceed with a Sept. 27 launch attempt for Artemis 1 following the completion of a tanking test.

NASA aims for Tuesday launch of oft-delayed Space Launch System rocket, but forecasters are 80% no-go.

NASA's leak-plagued Artemis moon rocket overcame a fresh hydrogen leak during a critical fueling test on Wednesday

Engineers are reviewing test data to determine if NASA can press ahead toward a September 27 launch target.

Engineers are ready to reload NASA's Artemis moon rocket with supercold fuel Wednesday to test for leaks

Along with a leak-free fueling test, NASA needs Space Force clearance to press ahead for a third launch try September 27.

NASA is trying to work through a leaky fuel problem with the rocket, called the Space Launch System or SLS.

The Space Force Eastern Range is evaluating a waiver request from NASA to enable a third launch attempt by the end of the month.

NASA has two new dates in mind, September 23 or September 27. For the next attempt at launching its massive new moon rocket on an uncrewed test mission. But there are still several things that could stand in the way of getting the Artemis I mission off the ground, any of which could push the launch date back further.