The construction of NASA’s second Space Launch System Mobile Launcher (ML-2) has been delayed after NASA ran out of near-term funding. ML-2 is required due to the increase in height for the Block 1B version of the rocket, making it incompatible with the billion-dollar ML-1. However, some planned work will continue, such as testing umbilicals that have arrived at KSC at the Launch Equipment Test Facility (LETF).
"ML Umbilicals"
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Artemis
OIG leans on NASA to avoid the mistakes of ML-1 with SLS’s second Mobile Launcher
by Chris BerginThe Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published an extensive report on NASA’s use of…
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Following verification and validation (V&V) testing in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at the Kennedy…
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Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) is getting Mobile Launcher-1 (ML-1) ready to roll out to Kennedy…
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The Space Launch System (SLS) Mobile Launcher (ML) has conducted a major milestone, as it…
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A major milestone in the build-up to the maiden launch of the Space Launch System has…
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With work continuing on a lengthy project to convert the Mobile Launcher (ML) for use…
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The recently produced Concept of Operations (Con Ops) documentation has revealed the Space Launch System…
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The Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission are assembled, the Mobile…
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Artemis
While Artemis II schedule remains uncertain, NASA EGS preparing to be ready and waiting for stacking
by Philip SlossAt the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program continues to prepare…
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SpaceX’s 20th mission of the year launched on Friday, March 24, sending another batch of…
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NASA’s Artemis 1 flight vehicle is headed back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at…
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ArtemisBoeing/StarlinerNorthrop Grumman
Artemis 1 Orion joins SLS to complete vehicle stack
by Philip SlossThe Orion spacecraft that will fly to the Moon on NASA’s Artemis 1 mission was…
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Artemis
EGS, Jacobs completing first round of Artemis 1 pre-launch integrated tests prior to Orion stacking
by Philip SlossNASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program and prime launch support contractor Jacobs are working to…
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NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket completed another milestone on its way to launch with…
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ArtemisBoeing/Starliner
NASA EGS, Jacobs power up Artemis 1 vehicle to begin system checkouts in the VAB
by Philip SlossAfter stacking the stages of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for NASA’s Artemis 1…
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ArtemisBoeing/StarlinerEuropeanNorthrop Grumman
SLS engineering tests to accompany pre-launch checkouts for Artemis 1
by Philip SlossThe launch campaign for NASA’s Artemis 1 test flight will be punctuated by critical and…
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The first Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage is now being readied for the program’s…
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For the third time in 9 days, Thomas Pesquet and Shane Kimbrough donned their spacesuits…
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InternationalISSOther
ESA/NASA complete ISS spacewalk to install first new solar array
by Pete HardingTwo astronauts went outside the International Space Station (ISS) to complete installation of the first…