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NASA spent October hoisting a 103-ton simulator section onto a test stand to prep for the next Moon mission
This month, NASA hoisted a 103-ton component onto a simulator for the next Moon missions. Crews installed the interstage simulator on the Thad Cochran Test Stand at Stennis Space Center. It mimics the SLS part that protects the rocket’s upper stage during Artemis launches.
Will Shanklin10.25.2024
NASA's SLS rocket is $6 billion over budget and six years behind schedule
NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket designed to take astronauts to the moon is $6 billion over budget and six years behind schedule.
Steve Dent05.29.2023
Everything NASA is taking to the moon before colonizing Mars
NASA’s goal for Artemis is simple: to re-establish a human foothold on the Moon for the first time since 1972, and stay there. Here's how they'll do it.
Andrew Tarantola12.15.2022
NASA posts high-resolution images of Orion's final lunar flyby
Orion just made its final pass around the moon on its way to Earth, and NASA has just released some of the best photos it's snapped so far.
Steve Dent12.07.2022
NASA's Orion spacecraft on track to begin moon flyby on November 21st
The Artemis 1 Orion crew vehicle is on track to start a flyby of the Moon on November 21st, NASA said on Friday.
Igor Bonifacic11.19.2022
NASA's mighty Artemis 1 rocket finally launches
Nearly three months after the first launch attempt, NASA is ready to send Artemis 1 on its way to the Moon.
Kris Holt11.15.2022
NASA delays Artemis 1 launch by two more days to November 16th
NASA is prioritizing worker safety as Tropical Storm Nicole approaches the launch site, but it says the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft should be able to withstand high winds on the launch pad.
Kris Holt11.09.2022
NASA is now targeting November 14th for the Artemis 1 launch
The agency says minimal work is needed to get the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft ready.
Kris Holt10.12.2022
NASA will roll Artemis 1 back to shelter it from Hurricane Ian
The Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft will be moved to the Vehicle Assembly Building.
Kris Holt09.26.2022
Artemis 1 won’t launch on September 27th due to Tropical Storm Ian
NASA can’t seem to catch a break.
Igor Bonifacic09.24.2022
NASA successfully completes vital Artemis 1 rocket fuel test
The Artemis 1 mission's next launch attempt could take place on September 27th.
Mariella Moon09.21.2022
NASA replaces Artemis 1's leaky fuel seals
NASA has completed a critical repair of its next-generation Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.
Igor Bonifacic09.11.2022
SLS fuel leak likely to delay Artemis 1 launch to October
NASA’s next-generation Space Launch System likely won’t fly before the end of September.
Igor Bonifacic09.04.2022NASA delays Artemis 1 launch again
Following a failed attempt earlier this week, NASA has once again delayed the start of its Artemis 1 Moon mission.
Igor Bonifacic09.03.2022
NASA's Artemis I launch scrubbed due to engine problems
Here's how to watch NASA's long-awaited Artemis 1 launch.
Igor Bonifacic08.29.2022
Shaun the Sheep will join NASA’s Artemis 1 flight to the Moon
Shaun the Sheep is about to go where no sheep has gone before.
Igor Bonifacic08.02.2022
NASA targets late August to early September launch for Artemis 1 Moon mission
NASA has set an aggressive launch for its Artemis 1 Moon mission following the successful June 20th “wet dress rehearsal” fueling test of the SLS rocket that will carry the flight to space.
Igor Bonifacic07.02.2022
NASA begins fourth Artemis 1 rocket 'wet dress rehearsal' fueling test today
With repairs complete and the rocket in place at its designated launch pad, NASA is ready to once again attempt a critical fueling test of its next-generation Space Launch System
Igor Bonifacic06.18.2022NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket heads back to the launch pad tonight
Weeks after NASA decided to postpone testing of its next-generation Space Launch System to make repairs to the rocket, it’s ready to try again.
Igor Bonifacic06.05.2022
NASA rolls back SLS Moon rocket for repairs after multiple failed fueling tests
After multiple attempts to complete a critical fueling test of its next-generation Space Launch System, NASA has decided to finish the rocket’s “wet dress rehearsal” at a later date.
Igor Bonifacic04.17.2022