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

SLS rocket booster put through its paces in spectacular static fire test

As the August launch date for NASA’s first Artemis lunar mission approaches, Northrop Grumman has released dramatic video footage of a full-scale static fire test of the giant solid-fueled Flight Support Booster-2 that will power the Space Launch Syste… Continue reading SLS rocket booster put through its paces in spectacular static fire test

NASA eyes August launch after concluding tests of SLS Moon rocket

NASA has put a patchy few months behind it to officially conclude the testing campaign for its Space Launch System (SLS) and begin preparations for its maiden flight later this year. All going to plan, that unmanned Artemis 1 mission will validate the … Continue reading NASA eyes August launch after concluding tests of SLS Moon rocket

NASA’s massive Moon rocket takes an excursion to the launch pad

NASA’s massive new Moon rocket is inching closer to lift-off, with the Space Launch System (SLS) today exiting its Vehicle Assembly building for the first time and making its way for the launch pad. On arrival engineers will carry out what’s known as a… Continue reading NASA’s massive Moon rocket takes an excursion to the launch pad

NASA’s SLS rocket engine completes successful hot-fire test

NASA finally got the core stage of its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket up and running for the first time today, completing an eight-minute hot-fire test of its four RS025 engines at the space agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississip… Continue reading NASA’s SLS rocket engine completes successful hot-fire test

Europa Decision Delivers Crushing Blow to NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)

These days, NASA deciding to launch one of their future missions on a commercial rocket is hardly a surprise. After all, the agency is now willing to fly their astronauts on boosters and spacecraft built and operated by SpaceX. Increased …read more

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Looking ahead at the year in space 2021

The pace of space exploration appears to have been meteoric in recent years, and 2021 has some major milestones to look forward to. From maiden flights to fiery endings, long-awaited launches to history-making first steps, here are some of the biggest … Continue reading Looking ahead at the year in space 2021