NASA Releases Artemis 1 In Flight Anomalies Breakdown
NASA has released the full list of In Flight Anomalies (IFAs) from the Artemis 1 mission to TLP Network via a Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) request.
6 minute read•Updated 11:36 PM EDT, Sat March 30, 2024
NASA has released the full list of In Flight Anomalies (IFAs) from the Artemis 1 mission to TLP Network via a Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Exploration Ground Systems (EGS):
- ECS ICPS/AFT Purge System Anomaly- Artemis I Post Launch Debris Seen In Imagery- Artemis I Post Launch ML/Pad Damage- Post Launch FOD Items from ML/Pad Walkdowns- Temporary ICPS/FWD and ICPS/AFT Purge Pressure Excursions- Incorrect Exposure Settings on 32 of 33 high speed film cameras- High H2 Concentrations in LH2 TSMU Post Launch- High speed digital 30-P1 camera stopped functioning pre-launch- High speed digital 30-P3 camera had interlacing/ghosting and incorrect timing
Flight Operations Directorate (FOD):
- Extended Loss of Orion Data During Change from Uncoded to Coded Telemetry- Loss of Goldstone Support GMT 338 (December 4th)- ICMP Ping Intermittent Drop Outs- Loss of Orion Forward Link Following Handover to PDL- TDRS 275 Unable to Lock to Orion DG1M3 Coherent Telemetry
Orion Spacecraft:
SM = Service ModuleOSA = Orion Stage AdapterSAJ = Spacecraft Adapter JettisonedFDIR = Fault Detection, Isolation, and RecoveryRCS = Reaction Control SystemTPS = Thermal Protection System- SM/OSA SAJ fairing hinge plate delamination- SM Propulsion pressure regulation unit anomaly- SAJ Panel #1 missing RTV and possible loose RTV- SM Helium latch valve position driver anomaly- NAV Channel 1 Unexpected Velocity Step Function- CAR Software Sending IG Rate Commands After Brake Engage Command- SM Prop Helium Valve Position Indicator Issues- C2b Battery Temperature Sensor Out of Family- SM PDE1B in Standby Mode after PCDU1B event (undetected by Prop FDIR)- Aux Leak Detection- SM RCS Thruster Pulsing
SLS Rocket
CS = Core Stage- Unexpected Cryogenic Level Sensor System (CLSS) Loss of Comm Caution- Flight Termination System (FTS) Shelf 1A/1B Vibration- Flight Termination System (FTS) Shelf 4 Vibration- Intertank Skin Vibration- FTS System Tunnel Vibration- Unexpected Debris Liberated from Booster Throat Plug- CS-HazGas-004 CS LH2 Umbilical Carrier Plate Cavity Concentration Anomaly
Debris:
- Core Stage Engine Blanket Outer Layer - CS LH2/IT Flange Closeout TPS - CS Pressurization Line Bracket Closeout TPS - CS Feedline Bracket Closeout TPS - CS Sensor Island Closeout TPSThank you to NASA for working with us to release this detailed breakdown of the anomalies that occured during the Artemis 1 mission.Let us know what you think about all these anomalies on X! https://x.com/TLPN_Official/status/1702011716718977241?s=20
Zachary Aubert is the Founder and CEO of The Launch Pad Network.
As a journalist Zac writes about space exploration, technology, and science. He has covered Inspiration-4, Artemis-1, Starship IFT-1, AX-2 on location.