NASA has been forced to delay a critical fueling test for its Artemis 2 moon rocket due to unusually cold weather forecasted to hit the Space Coast this weekend.

One of the first-stage fuel tanks for Rocket Lab's next-generation Neutron rocket failed during pressure testing, SpaceNews reports. Although Rocket Lab is said to be working on a replacement, this will add further delay to the first flight test, which has already slipped into 2026 after an original plan for a late-2025 debut.

NASA has announced the final test before an Artemis II launch date. Here's what to expect from this weekend's wet dress rehearsal.

A tank built for Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket was damaged during qualification testing, threatening to further delay the vehicle’s first flight.

Residents in the Moses Lake area should prepare for loud noises as the Grant County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about upcoming rocket detonations.

Rocket Lab is pushing ahead with certification, despite recent delays.

The launch date had been up in the air after the rocket's booster stage suffered an explosion during testing in November.