A traffic jam of NASA Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage hardware that needs to be assembled is building at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Building (MAF) in New Orleans. Completed subsections of the first vehicle and structural test articles (STA) are lining up to be put together at the same time as structures for the second vehicle are ready to begin welding in the same area.
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The crew compartment for NASA’s first crewed Orion spacecraft is headed to its launch site…
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NASA digging into SLS Block 1 revival plans after getting second Mobile Launcher money
by Philip SlossNASA has started updating plans and schedules for additional SLS Block 1 launches in the…
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NASA’s realigning dual Mobile Launcher plan targets extra SLS Block 1 missions
by Chris BerginSpace Launch System (SLS) managers are now planning for the utilization of two Mobile Launchers…
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Constructing the crewed Orion – EM-2 spacecraft deep into welding operations
by Philip SlossConstruction of the living and working area for the first crewed Orion spacecraft is well…
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While NASA engages spacecraft industry help in studying concepts for design, development, test, and evaluation…
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Following a series of issues over the last year with the Core Stage for the…
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The first Orion spacecraft that will be capable of transporting NASA astronauts into deep space…
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With all the structural test articles (STA) of the Orion spacecraft at prime contractor Lockheed…
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As US Vice President Mike Pence visited the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), one of the…
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Orbital ATK recently provided a peek at current production of Space Launch System (SLS) booster…
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Following Orbital ATK successful test-firing of an Orion launch abort system (LAS) abort motor at…
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After years without concrete missions beyond the current EM-2 test flight, NASA has finally unveiled…
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With NASA’s management officially informing the workforce that evaluations are taking place into installing a…
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With booster casting operations for SLS’s EM-1 mission well underway at Orbital ATK’s manufacturing facility…
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With work continuing on a lengthy project to convert the Mobile Launcher (ML) for use…
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NASA’s Exploration Systems Development office has completed its review of progress to date as well…
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NASA managers have told the Agency’s safety oversight board that they are continuing to put…
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The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has issued a “Justification for Other Than Full and…
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NASA’s key advisory body has warned the agency that schedule pressure, in combination with cost…