Ground systems could delay Artemis 2 launch Original Publication Date: 2024-10-19 06:26 GAO: Refurbishment of ground systems like a mobile launch platform could delay Artemis 2. NASA has been working on both upgrades and repairs to ground systems. GAO report warned that any delays in the ...

ESA’s Ariane 6 set to do the heavy lifting for Arianespace July 9 – SatNews Original Publication Date: 2024-07-07 00:00 Ariane 6 is Europe’s new heavy lift launch vehicle replacing its extremely successful predecessor, Ariane 5. Modular and agile, Ariane 6 has a reignitable upper stage allowing ...

Japan agrees to space station extension and Gateway contributions Original Publication Date: 2022-11-18 12:30 Japan will provide components for several modules and a cargo resupply mission. NASA, in turn, will fly a Japanese astronaut to the Gateway on a future Artemis mission. Japan still ...

Astrobotic announces plans for lunar power service Original Publication Date: 2022-09-19 16:55 Astrobotic unveils plans to develop a commercial power service for the moon. LunaGrid project will combine solar arrays with tethered rovers. The first operational LunaGrid system is planned for 2028, ...