NASA: Artemis launch a 'go' after issue resolved

NASA says the Artemis II launch is once again a "GO" after a flight termination issue has been resolved.

Roughly two hours before launch, CBS News reported a "NO-GO" for launch due to an issue with a key safety system. The "NO-GO" did not mean the launch would be scrubbed, and NASA proceeded in fixing the issue in time for launch.

NASA commentator Darrel Nail said the Eastern Range, which controls the airspace in the launch corridor, was working on an issue related to the rocket's Flight Termination System, a safety system used to send a self-destruct signal to the rocket in the event it veers off path. It is required for launch.

The Eastern Range asked the launch team for assistance to help verify the troubleshooting they're doing to resolve the problem.

The launch director gave the Flight Termination System console operator inside the firing room permission to go over to the Vehicle Assembly Building next door to locate a piece of heritage equipment that was used during the space shuttle program that's able to receive commands from the range related to the Flight Termination System to help verify the troubleshooting efforts.

The launch team continued moving forward with the countdown, as the issue was resolved in time.