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