NASA’s test-firing of its SLS rocket’s core stage this past weekend was bizarre for a number of reasons, not least of which was that it lasted just one minute. Now, NASA is reportedly a bit remorseful for hyping up the test and says that it should have been more forthcoming with the public beforehand. During …
NASA’s first big test of the core stage of its Space Launch System rocket had to be cut dramatically short due to what was initially described as a “Major Component Failure.” Now, after examining both the hardware and the data related to the aborted test, NASA says that the shutdown of the test wasn’t related …
NASA’s long-awaited Space Launch System (SLS) was tested in Mississippi this past weekend. The core stage of the rocket, which is the part that will provide the oomph to send missions into space, was fired up for a planned 8-minute test. Unfortunately, the stage shut down after just one minute, and NASA says there was …
NASA successfully fired its solid rocket booster that will be part of the Space Launch System rocket. The test was conducted in Utah at the facilities of manufacturer Northrop Grumman. The program has been plagued with delays and cost overruns since its inception. The Space Launch System is NASA’s biggest bet on the future of …
NASA’s SLS rocket will be tested at a facility in Utah on Wednesday, September 2nd. The static fire test will be live-streamed for everyone to watch. The SLS rocket is a long time coming, and this test is a big step toward its eventual first launch, though that isn’t likely to take place for some …
NASA destroyed its pricey Space Launch System rocket during testing, but it was totally planned. The space agency has to push hardware beyond its limits to know just how much it can endure, and it gathers a huge amount of data from each of these tests. NASA hopes the SLS will carry astronauts to the …
NASA’s delayed SLS rocket program, headed by Boeing, continues to disappoint. Massive budget overruns and significant delays have pushed the completion of the SLS back multiple times. Other contractors on the project include Northrop Grumman and Aerojet Rocketdyne. Visit BGR’s homepage for more stories. NASA’s Space Launch System — the massive uber-rocket which will power …
NASA has been leaning heavily on SpaceX in recent years, but when it comes to the future, the Space Launch System is the space agency’s biggest bet. The SLS is supposed to be the rocket platform that sends humans back to the Moon and deeper into our solar system. It’s also been delayed so many …
NASA Space Launch System, the rocket system that will eventually provide the means for the space agency to send spacecraft and astronauts to the Moon, is a very big deal. The project has been in the works for a long time, and now that it’s finally starting to come together, NASA wants to make sure …
Going to the Moon isn’t cheap, no matter how far ahead you can plan for it. Going to the Moon on a dramatically-shortened timeline? Well, that can be even more expensive, and with NASA revealing that it’s close to striking a deal with manufacturer Boeing for up to 10 SLS rocket core stages for the …
