NASA successfully launches its largest-ever rocket, the Space Launch System

The most powerful rocket in the world, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) successfully lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center at 1:47am EST this Wednesday. It proceeded to carry the uncrewed Orion spacecraft into orbit, as part of the Artemis I mission… Continue reading NASA successfully launches its largest-ever rocket, the Space Launch System

NASA’s massive Moon rocket rides out the storm as skies clear for launch

It has been a back-and-forth affair for NASA’s Artemis I mission over the past few months, with the mission beset by bad weather, leaks and engine trouble. The agency is pressing ahead with a launch attempt this week, however, with the Space Launch Sys… Continue reading NASA’s massive Moon rocket rides out the storm as skies clear for launch

NASA lines up another launch attempt for massive Moon rocket

NASA is pressing ahead with its Artemis I mission, putting some recent setbacks behind it to today schedule another launch attempt. The rocket and spacecraft are pretty much ready to roll, according to the agency, and will be returned to the pad in ear… Continue reading NASA lines up another launch attempt for massive Moon rocket

NASA’s massive Moon rocket hauled inside to shelter from Hurricane Ian

As Florida braces for a strengthening Hurricane Ian, which is expected to bring powerful storms and flooding rainfall to the state, NASA is taking no chances with its massive Moon rocket and Orion capsule. Teams working on the Artemis I mission have ma… Continue reading NASA’s massive Moon rocket hauled inside to shelter from Hurricane Ian

NASA’s massive Moon rocket sidelined by a hydrogen leak

It’s another return to the drawing board for NASA scientists and engineers working on the Artemis I mission, which was due to lift off on Saturday until a hydrogen leak led to a last-minute scrubbing. The team has ruled out any imminent further launch … Continue reading NASA’s massive Moon rocket sidelined by a hydrogen leak

Countdown on as NASA declares mega Moon rocket “go” for launch

NASA is inching closer to the commencement of a new chapter in lunar exploration, with its Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion capsule now declared “go” for launch. The call was made following a Flight Readiness Review earlier this week, and sets the s… Continue reading Countdown on as NASA declares mega Moon rocket “go” for launch

NASA’s most powerful rocket ever is finally on the launchpad

Following more than a decade of development, delays and testing, NASA’s most powerful rocket ever now seems ready for liftoff. The Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft exited the vehicle assembly building yesterday, headed to the launchpad for a ma… Continue reading NASA’s most powerful rocket ever is finally on the launchpad