World News

NASA Postpones Launch Of Spacecraft To ‘Touch Sun’

The sun sets behind smoke from the Holy Fire in Cleveland National Forest on August 8, 2018, in Corona, California. The fire has burned at least 6,200 acres and destroyed twelve structures. Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP

 

NASA has postponed until Sunday the launch of its $1.5 billion unmanned Parker Solar Probe, to allow engineers more time to investigate a red flag that was raised in the last moment before liftoff.

The problem had to do with the gaseous helium pressure alarm on the spacecraft, officials said early Saturday. The next launch window opens at 3:31 (0731 GMT) on Sunday.

Rejoice Ewodage

Disqus Comments Loading...

Recent Posts

Betta Edu: EFCC Investigates 50 Bank Accounts, Recovers N30bn

In the March 2024 edition of its bulletin titled, 'EFCC Alert,' the commission disclosed that…

9 mins ago

Sultan Declares Wednesday Eid-El-Fitr Celebrations

The declaration, he says, followed the report of the National Moon Sighting Committees across the…

59 mins ago

Damagum Must Go, He Has Not Provided Leadership For PDP – Ugochinyere

He said because of Damagum’s alleged lack of leadership, the PDP has not been playing…

2 hours ago

I’m Learning On The Job, I Won’t Drag Power With Obaseki — Edo Dep Gov

Omobayo Godwins said he is learning on the job and won't hesitate to do all…

3 hours ago

Tinubu Approves Establishment Of National Health Fellows Programme

The fellowship programme will be domiciled in the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) coordination office under…

3 hours ago

Why I Dumped Labour Party For PDP — Edo Dep Gov 

Godwins said the Labour Party has changed entirely from what it used to be during…

3 hours ago