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NASA reshapes Artemis cadence, adds LEO lander test and drops SLS upgrades

NASA unveils a revised Artemis plan: a 2027 Artemis 3 in‑orbit test to rendezvous with lunar landers and trial a new spacesuit, moving the first lunar landing to Artemis 4 in 2028 (with Artemis 5 potentially later that year). The upgrade to the Space Launch System is canceled in favor of a near‑Block 1 configuration to boost flight rate, as NASA and industry push for faster cadence amid competition from China; Boeing and Lockheed Martin expressed support for the changes.

via SpaceNews|

#artemis #blue-origin #nasa

space3 hours ago•4 min saved

NASA Expands Artemis Cadence Toward Yearly Moon Missions

NASA announces an accelerated Artemis plan that standardizes vehicle configurations, adds a 2027 Artemis III mission with in-space testing and potential docking with commercial landers, and commits to at least one lunar surface landing every year through 2028 (Artemis IV), while boosting in-house development and workforce to enable a faster, safer launch cadence; Artemis II remains on track with repairs after a helium issue in the interim propulsion stage.

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#artemis #moon #nasa

science4 hours ago•9 min saved

NASA overhauls Artemis to speed lunar return with a standardized SLS

NASA announced a sweeping Artemis overhaul: cancel the costly Exploration Upper Stage, standardize the SLS for a higher cadence (about every 10 months), and push more work to commercial lunar landers with SpaceX and Blue Origin so Artemis III won't land on the Moon but will dock Orion with landers in Earth orbit; Artemis IV would be the first lunar landing, with annual missions beginning in mid-2027 and into 2028, while Gateway tower and Moon-base questions stay under review.

via Ars Technica|

#artemis #centaur-v #exploration-upper-stage

space-exploration1 day ago•54 min saved

Artemis 2 delayed to April as NASA fixes helium issue on SLS

NASA’s Artemis 2 Moon rocket has been rolled back from the launch pad to the Vehicle Assembly Building after a helium-flow glitch detected during a wet dress rehearsal, delaying the March 6 launch window to no earlier than April. Engineers will diagnose and repair the upper-stage issue inside the VAB and aim for a possible third wet dress rehearsal, with an April 1 opening and additional opportunities through April 6; the crew is Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremey Hansen.

via Space|

#artemis-2 #helium-leak #nasa

technology1 day ago•12 min saved

Artemis II rolled back to hangar for repairs at Kennedy Space Center

NASA moved the Artemis II SLS rocket off the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center and rolled it back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for additional repairs, delaying readiness ahead of the crewed lunar mission.

via AP News|

#artemis-ii #kennedy-space-center #nasa

space2 days ago•3 min saved

Artemis II delayed as Space Launch System rolls back for repairs

NASA will roll the Space Launch System and Orion back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs after a helium-flow blockage was found in the upper stage, delaying Artemis II’s planned March moon mission to at least April; the 322-foot rocket will be transported slowly on a crawler-transporter, and engineers will replace batteries and the flight termination system as they investigate the issue following a wet dress rehearsal.

via NBC News|

#artemis #moon #nasa

space-exploration2 days ago•53 min saved

Artemis 2 Moon Rocket Rolls Back to VAB to Fix Helium Glitch — Watch Live

NASA is rolling the Artemis 2 SLS moon rocket from Launch Pad 39B back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to troubleshoot a helium-flow issue that interrupted a wet dress rehearsal; the four-mile rollback could take up to 12 hours, with live coverage available from Space.com and NASA.

via Space|

#artemis-2 #helium-leak #orion

space5 days ago•6 min saved

Artemis II Rollback to VAB Delays Moon Mission

NASA will roll the Artemis II Space Launch System rocket from Launch Complex 39B back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs after an interruption in helium flow to the upper stage, a fix that must be performed in the VAB; the rollback ends the March launch window and aims to preserve an April opportunity if data and repairs permit, with the cause under investigation and potential fixes including a valve, umbilical interface, or filter; the crew have completed quarantine and training continues.

via Ars Technica|

#artemis-ii #helium #nasa

space-exploration6 days ago•55 min saved

Artemis 2 targets March 6 liftoff after second fueling test goes smoothly

NASA completed Artemis 2’s second wet dress rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center with no LH2 leaks after fixes at the tail service mast umbilical, filling the SLS core and upper stages with about 730,000 gallons of propellants and simulating a countdown to launch. If all goes to plan, Artemis 2 could liftoff on March 6 within a March 6–9 window (March 10 as a backup), on a roughly 10-day crewed mission around the Moon by Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. Remaining work includes installing two contingency pad access trusses to test the flight termination system and completing a flight readiness review. Artemis 1’s prior hydrogen leak experience influenced fixes and procedures for this test.

via Space|

#artemis-2 #launch-window #orion

space6 days ago•7 min saved

Artemis II on track for March lunar mission after leak-free fueling test

NASA’s second fueling test of the Space Launch System ended without major leaks, keeping Artemis II on track for a March 6 liftoff (with alternate windows through March 7–11 and a possible slip to April if needed). The 9–10 day mission will carry four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—around the Moon, a precursor to south-pole landings by 2028. Engineers will review data and complete a Flight Readiness Review while retesting the range safety system; the crew has begun preflight quarantine and final launch timing will depend on ongoing readiness and mission constraints.

via Ars Technica|

#artemis-ii #nasa #orion

space-exploration8 days ago•57 min saved

NASA readies Artemis II for second hydrogen fueling test to curb leaks

NASA is conducting Artemis II's second wet dress rehearsal fueling at Kennedy Space Center to test cryogenic loading and prevent hydrogen leaks seen in the first test. Ground teams will load roughly 730,000 gallons of LH2 and LOX, with a go/no-go poll around 9:50 a.m. EST and fueling lasting into the afternoon; a successful test keeps Artemis II on track for a potential March 6 liftoff window.

via Space|

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space-exploration8 days ago•65 min saved

Artemis 2: Second SLS fueling test under countdown as NASA readies Moon mission

NASA is running Artemis 2’s second wet dress rehearsal for the Space Launch System at Kennedy Space Center, with a nearly 50-hour countdown in progress toward a simulated 8:30 p.m. ET launch on Feb. 19 as teams fuel the rocket with more than 700,000 pounds of LH2 and LOX; after hydrogen leaks disrupted the first test, engineers replaced faulty ground equipment and are using inert nitrogen to reduce fire risk while preparing Orion and the core stage for a crewed Moon mission targeted for early March.

via Space|

#artemis-2 #hydrogen-leak #kennedy-space-center

space-exploration8 days ago•64 min saved

NASA gears up for a second Artemis 2 fueling test after LH2 leak plagues first rehearsal

NASA plans a second wet dress rehearsal for Artemis 2's Space Launch System (SLS) on Feb. 19 after the initial fueling test on Feb. 2–3 was halted by a liquid hydrogen leak; teams will again load more than 730,000 gallons of LH2/LOX at Kennedy Space Center's Pad 39B and rehearse the countdown, fueling, and scrubs ahead of a potential March launch for four astronauts around the Moon.

via Space|

#artemis-ii #hydrogen-leak #kennedy-space-center

space-exploration9 days ago•52 min saved

Artemis 2 set for second fueling as NASA eyes March moon mission

NASA plans a second wet dress rehearsal for Artemis 2, fueling the Space Launch System with LH2 and LOX on Feb. 19 after fixes for a hydrogen leak seen during the first rehearsal. The leak, traced to an interface at the tail service mast umbilical, prompted seal replacements and a confidence test, with further corrections to ground-support equipment. If all goes well, Artemis 2 could launch as early as March 6 on a 10-day crewed lunar flight, advancing NASA’s Artemis program toward future Moon landings.

via Space|

#artemis-2 #kennedy-space-center #lh2-leak

space10 days ago•5 min saved

NASA readies second full fueling test for SLS in Artemis countdown drills

NASA will conduct a second, full wet dress rehearsal (WDR-2) of the Space Launch System at Launch Complex 39B, loading more than 700,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen and counting down to a simulated T-0 around Feb. 19 after a Feb. 12 confidence test that yielded useful data but pointed to a ground equipment issue; a firm launch date will follow a successful WDR-2, with March 6 cited as the earliest possible window.

via Spaceflight Now|

#artemis #hydrogen #nasa