NASA’s new mega moon rocket has been dogged by a multitude of delays that have repeatedly pushed back its historic maiden launch.
But after enduring fuel leak concerns, engine issues and escaping the clutches of not one but two hurricanes, the $4 billion (£3.5 billion) Space Launch System (SLS) could finally blast into orbit this Wednesday.
It would signal the dawn of a new era in moon exploration as the hotly-anticipated Artemis missions kick off with an uncrewed Orion spacecraft