According to NASA, telemetry data revealed an interruption in helium flow to the rocket’s Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS), the upper stage responsible for sending Orion out of Earth orbit and toward the Moon. Helium is essential for pressurizing propellant tanks and supporting proper engine conditioning prior to ignition. Without stable helium flow, the stage cannot be certified for flight.

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During the February 19–20 countdown simulation, engineers fully fueled the SLS core and upper stages with hundreds of thousands of gallons of cryogenic propellant, executed multiple countdown holds, and validated terminal count procedures that mirror launch day operations. Teams also rehearsed closing out the Orion crew module and verified performance of critical ground support systems.

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• All seven astronauts on board were killed.

• The shuttle disintegrated over Texas and Louisiana, scattering debris across several states.

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