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space1 year ago

"NASA's Artemis 2 Mission: Advancements in Lunar Rocket Technology"

NASA's Artemis 2 mission commander, Reid Wiseman, and crewmate Christina Koch celebrated a successful test of the RS-25 engine at NASA's Stennis Space Center, a key component for future moon missions. The engine, previously used in the space shuttle program, will power the Space Launch System for Artemis 2 and future moon-landing missions. The test, part of a 12-test series, aimed to certify an updated engine production process and included firing the engine for 10 minutes at power levels between 80% and 113%. The Artemis 2 mission, which will launch four astronauts around the moon in 2025, was delayed to September 2025, while Artemis 3 was delayed to September 2026. The Artemis program aims to establish a long-term settlement near the moon's south pole and has 35 signatories committed to peaceful space exploration norms.

via Space.com|
#artemis#astronaut#moon-mission
spacescience2 years ago

"NASA Successfully Tests Powerful Artemis Moon Rocket Engine"

NASA successfully conducted a test of the RS-25 engine for the Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket at the Stennis Space Center, aiming to certify a variant for future moon missions under the Artemis program. The test is part of a 12-test series to prepare for the Artemis 5 mission, planned for 2029. The Artemis program seeks to land astronauts on the moon, with Artemis 1 already completed and Artemis 2 planning to send astronauts around the moon. The RS-25 engines for Artemis 5 and later missions will have additional thrust, and the tests aim to bring the engine's thrust up to 113% power for operational safety.

via Space.com|
#artemis-program#moon-missions#nasa
space2 years ago

"NASA's 2024 Artemis Moon Program Launches Big Engine Test"

NASA conducted a successful test of the RS-25 engine for its Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket, a crucial component for the Artemis moon program aiming to land astronauts on the moon by 2025. The test focused on certifying engines for future Artemis missions, which will carry bigger payloads and target more ambitious moon missions. Despite delays, NASA is adjusting its schedule, targeting Artemis 2 for September 2025 and Artemis 3 for September 2026, prioritizing safety and giving more time to work through technical and budgetary challenges.

via Space.com|
#artemis-program#moon-missions#nasa
space-exploration2 years ago

NASA's Upgraded Megarocket Engines Set for Final Critical Testing

NASA is preparing to test the modified RS-25 engines that will power its Artemis Moon rocket. The engines, derived from the Space Shuttle program, have been redesigned to provide more power and be cheaper to produce. The upcoming tests will push the engines to 111 percent of their rated level, with a margin of operational safety. If successful, NASA will proceed with the production of 24 new RS-25 engines. Other components, such as the Solid Rocket Boosters and the European Service Module, will also need to be replaced for future Artemis missions.

via The Register|
#artemis-program#nasa#rs-25-engine
space-exploration2 years ago

NASA's Upgraded Megarocket Engines Set for Critical Testing in Preparation for Artemis Missions

NASA is set to begin a series of critical tests on the upgraded RS-25 engine, which will power the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for future Artemis missions to the Moon. The tests, scheduled to extend into 2024, will take place at NASA's Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The revamped engine features new components and will undergo 12 tests to finalize and certify its design. The data gathered from these tests will ensure the engine's performance and reliability for future missions. Once the tests are completed, NASA plans to produce 24 new RS-25 engines for use in the Artemis 5 mission scheduled for 2028. However, concerns have been raised about the affordability and sustainability of the SLS program.

via Gizmodo|
#artemis-missions#nasa#rs-25-engine
space2 years ago

NASA Begins Installation of RS-25 Engine on Artemis II Moon Rocket

Aerojet Rocketdyne has begun installing four 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 engines were originally prepped for installation earlier this year but were delayed due to core stage readiness. The first engine, engine 2059, was installed on September 11, and the remaining engines will be installed in sequence. Final integrated testing will be completed before the stage is delivered to its launch site at Kennedy Space Center in November or late fall.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
#artemis-ii#michoud-assembly-facility#nasa
space2 years ago

NASA Successfully Conducts Hot Fire Test of Moon Rocket Engine

NASA has completed a full duration hot fire test of the RS-25 certification engine, marking a crucial step in the Artemis missions that aim to return humans to the Moon and ultimately Mars. The test was part of a series to certify the engines for future Artemis missions, with the engine operating beyond the required power levels. Four RS-25 engines will generate up to 2 million pounds of thrust for each Space Launch System flight.

via SciTechDaily|
#artemis-missions#moon-landing#nasa