Eight months after the conclusion of the final Space Shuttle mission, the iconic winged-vehicle’s successor continues to take shape at various NASA centers, as the U.S. space agency further defines the Space Launch System requirements – as seen in the expansive SLS Program Launch Vehicle Specifications document, which provides details on the latest design baseline requirements for SLS Block 1, Block 1A, and Block 2 configurations.
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As engineers finalize the removal of Main Propulsion System (MPS) hardware from the retired Space…
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This year will mark several major milestones for the development of the Space Launch System…
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Kennedy Space Center engineers have begun removing Main Propulsion System (MPS) hardware from the aft…
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SSME family prepare for SLS core stage role following Shuttle success
by Chris BerginNASA’s 15 Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSMEs) are being transported to the Stennis Space Center…
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The flagship of the shuttle orbiter fleet has received her three replica main engines, as…
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In a full 500 second test firing, the J-2X engine – a key part of…
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The Space Launch System (SLS) is undergoing final refinements – known as trades – on…
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NASA managers have further refined their plans to transfer Orbiter and Ground Support Equipment (GSE)…
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After several years of trade studies and political arguments, NASA administrator Charlie Bolden finally gave…
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NASA’s three retired Space Shuttle orbiters are set to donate their entire Main Propulsion Systems…
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A new schedule, created by NASA, has provided a “preliminary, budget restricted” manifest which places…
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Following an intense week of executive level reviews, a decision has been made on the…
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A decision on the configuration of the Space Launch System (SLS) Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle…
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Although Discovery has finished her space flight career in style, she still has many months…
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A final round of potential Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle (HLV) options – which will allow…
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Replica engines recommended for retired orbiters – Flown SSMEs for HLV
by Chris BerginAll three orbiters are set to donate their Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSMEs) to the…
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Alliant Techsystems (ATK) and NASA have tested the second fully developed “Ares” five-segment solid rocket…
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The Shuttle Derived Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicle (SD HLV) Assessment has been completed, the result of…