With three years to go until the debut launch of the Space Launch System (SLS), RS-25 engine E0525 conducted its third SLS-related firing this week, part of a test regime that is utilizing colder liquid oxygen temperatures and greater inlet pressures. A family of RS-25s – most of which are veterans from the Space Shuttle Program (SSP) – are preparing for one final role with the monster rocket.
As NASA continues development of its new heavy lift Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, testing…
The Space Shuttle achieved many historic milestones during its 30 year career, with Friday marking one…
NASA is finally ready to begin the test fire and development program for the engines…
Former NASA Public Affairs Officer (PAO) Josh Byerly has talked openly about the public and…
SpaceX has confirmed it is now into the construction phase of converting Kennedy Space Center’s…
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has presented an overview on the wealth of potential landing site…
International Space Station (ISS) managers are currently evaluating what appear to be MicroMeteoroid and Orbital Debris (MMOD)…
The mini-me version of the Space Launch System (SLS) is now being put through its…
The RS-25 – the engine that enjoyed a hugely successful career with the Space Shuttle…
This time of year marks the anniversaries of the three major US space tragedies that…
The highly anticipated confirmation that Dream Chaser will be taking up residency at the Kennedy…
Under a veil of secrecy, the Soviet Space Shuttle “Buran” launched on her maiden mission…
The historic Shuttle Flight Control Room (FCR) has a new, futuristic look. Upgraded from its…
British-born astronaut Michael Foale has retired from NASA following an amazing career that saw him…
The historic Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) has taken another…
Space Shuttle veteran Frederick “CJ” Sturckow has joined Virgin Galactic’s commercial flight team. The retired…
The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is constructing a scaled version of the Space Launch…
The first exciting results from the AMS-02 (Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer -02) were released this week,…
It was a Space Shuttle mission like none other in the 21st century. It was…
