Artemis

The third time was not the charm for NASA, as the September 27 launch for the Artemis I rocket and Orion spacecraft has been scrubbed as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida.

Next launch opportunity is weeks away because of a troublesome fuel leak.

Engineers are working to remedy engine chilling issues that prompted Monday’s scrub.

It’s still unclear whether engine problem can be fixed on the launch pad.

For the first time in nearly 50 years, a spacecraft designed for humans is going to the moon.

SLS is now expected to launch as soon as August 29 from Kennedy Space Center.

The SLS has returned to the Vehicle Assembly Building for minor repairs, preparing to go to space late next month.

NASA’s most powerful rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS) for Artemis I, has completed its fuel testing campaign and will now begin its final weeks of preparations before launch, mission officials said Friday.

After multiple delays and attempts, on Monday NASA completed a wet dress rehearsal for the Space Launch System (SLS), the agency’s most powerful rocket. The rehearsal wasn’t perfect, but it took the SLS one giant step forward toward becoming operational. Having previously encountered temperature limit issues, faulty core stage valves, and a liquid oxygen leak, […]

After numerous setbacks, NASA will begin its next wet dress rehearsal for the Space Launch System.