A major milestone in the build-up to the maiden launch of the Space Launch System has seen the arrival of the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) at Cape Canaveral. Meanwhile, tests are continuing on the umbilicals that will feed this Upper Stage, ahead of joining forces when mated on the Mobile Launcher.
"exploration upper stage"
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As part of its transition to the powerful Block 1B variant of the Space Launch…
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The Structural Test Articles (STA) that will make up the first core stage of the…
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NASA officials have admitted the interim Upper Stage for the Space Launch System is at…
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NASA is seeking technology proposals for Phase II of the 2014 NASA Innovative Advanced Concept…
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NASA managers have created new mandates for future exploration systems, as the Agency continues to…
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The RS-25 – the engine that enjoyed a hugely successful career with the Space Shuttle…
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Capturing and holding the attention of the general public for space exploration purposes is often…
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As NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket continues toward its initial debut in 2017, a…
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With less than a year to go before the inaugural flight of NASA’s Orion crew…
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An array of huge machinery is being installed at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), as…
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NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) is deep into preparations for the key milestone of the…
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Exploration Alternatives: From Propellant Depots to Commercial Lunar Base
by Chris BerginAs NASA managers continue to work modifications to an unreleased exploration plan, one that has…
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NASA’s Human Architecture Team (HAT) are coming to the conclusion of their support activity phase…
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The NASA Advisory Council (NAC) – a body that provides the NASA Administrator with counsel…
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The debut of the Space Launch System (SLS) will send the Orion (MPCV) on a…
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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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In a potential marriage of the Space Launch System (SLS) with a central exploration plan,…
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In a full 500 second test firing, the J-2X engine – a key part of…
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Teams at the main NASA centers are continuing to build up their involvement in the…