Tag SLS

Trump’s impact on NASA and Artemis President Trump’s return to the forefront of U.S. politics brings with it a complex interplay of implications for NASA, the Artemis program, and America’s spaceflight ambitions. As we reflect on his previous term, it becomes evident that the Trump administration significantly reshaped the trajectory of space exploration, particularly with […]

Boeing is making remarkable strides in enhancing its production capabilities at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for the NASA Space Launch System (SLS) core stages. With the completion of the new production facilities within the Space Systems Processing Facility (SSPF), Boeing is poised to meet its ambitious targets for both Artemis III and Artemis IV […]

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) is gearing up for its highly anticipated second flight, marking a significant milestone as it prepares for its inaugural crew-carrying mission, Artemis II. With critical components arriving and preparations ramping up, the excitement surrounding this mission is palpable. As of now, the essential elements for Artemis II are assembled at […]

Victorian Engineering and Its Impact on Spaceflight The Victorian era was a time of rapid innovation and technological advancement, characterized by a relentless pursuit of engineering excellence. Perhaps few inventions reflect this spirit better than the steam turbine, created by Charles Parsons in the late 19th century. The implications of this breakthrough extend far beyond […]

Boeing is making significant progress in the production of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) core stages. As the completion of NASA’s second SLS core stage at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans nears, Boeing is also continuing the production of hardware for the next two units. However, there is a change in the […]

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage prime contractor, Boeing, is back to working two shifts a day at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans after a cost-saving summer slowdown. The goal is to complete final testing and checkout of the unit that will help send NASA astronauts back to the Moon on […]

NASA is making progress on the completion of the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage for the Artemis II lunar flyby mission. The four RS-25 core stage engines were installed in September at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans. Despite delays due to supply chain issues and a weld tool issue, NASA aims […]

NASA is facing concerns about the low flight rate planned for its crewed Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The space agency does not have enough vehicles to fly more frequently in the coming decade. The hardware to launch only two more SLS vehicles is available until the completion of the Exploration Upper […]

Aerojet Rocketdyne, a company under L3Harris Technologies, has started installing its RS-25 liquid-propellant rocket engines into NASA’s second Space Launch System (SLS) core stage at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. The installation process began on September 11, several months later than originally planned. The engines were initially prepared for installation earlier this year […]

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has delivered the last-ever Space Launch System (SLS) Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) from its Decatur, Alabama, factory to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) for eventual use on the Artemis III lunar landing mission. ICPS-3 is also the last Delta hardware to leave Decatur and will support NASA’s third and […]