Technical issues challenge NASA ahead of latest moon rocket launch

Technical issues challenge NASA ahead of latest moon rocket launch

NASA says a risky repair job appears to have fixed the hydrogen fuel leak that threatened to delay a third attempt to send the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft on a test flight known as Artemis I, and liftoff could be minutes away.

NASA says a risky repair job appears to have fixed the hydrogen fuel leak that threatened to delay a third attempt to send the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft on a test flight known as Artemis I, and liftoff could be minutes away.

NASA begins fueling Artemis I moon rocket for launch Wednesday
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NASA begins fueling Artemis I moon rocket for launch Wednesday

Final preparations are underway in Florida as NASA tries for a third time to send the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft on a test flight known as Artemis I.

Final preparations are underway in Florida as NASA tries for a third time to send the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft on a test flight known as Artemis I.

With Artemis I, NASA plans to plant seeds of inspiration – literally

With Artemis I, NASA plans to plant seeds of inspiration – literally

NASA’s Artemis program has deep figurative roots that go back to the Apollo moon missions of the 1960s and 1970s. And soon, it will have literal roots as well.

NASA’s Artemis program has deep figurative roots that go back to the Apollo moon missions of the 1960s and 1970s. And soon, it will have literal roots as well.

NASA Astronaut, Houston-native Shannon Walker to have library named after her
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NASA Astronaut, Houston-native Shannon Walker to have library named after her

City officials broke ground Monday on the Dr. Shannon Walker Neighborhood Library. The building will be constructed in southwest Houston in Westbury with hopes that Dr. Walker's accomplishments in space and science will inspire children to get involved in STEM programs.

City officials broke ground Monday on the Dr. Shannon Walker Neighborhood Library. The building will be constructed in southwest Houston in Westbury with hopes that Dr. Walker's accomplishments in space and science will inspire children to get involved in STEM programs.

Training begins as NASA prepares for rocket launch back to moon
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Training begins as NASA prepares for rocket launch back to moon

In less than one month NASA plans to launch the rocket ship Artemis 1 up into space as part of the plan to get Americans back on the moon for the first time in five decades in training is under way in the Arizona desert to prepare for the future moon missions.

In less than one month NASA plans to launch the rocket ship Artemis 1 up into space as part of the plan to get Americans back on the moon for the first time in five decades in training is under way in the Arizona desert to prepare for the future moon missions.

Artemis l: NASA announces new launch date for moon rocket mission

Artemis l: NASA announces new launch date for moon rocket mission

NASA has announced a new launch date for its next attempt to send the Artemis I rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida to the moon.

NASA has announced a new launch date for its next attempt to send the Artemis I rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida to the moon.

Smashing success: NASA's DART spacecraft shifts asteroid's orbit

Smashing success: NASA's DART spacecraft shifts asteroid's orbit

NASA says a spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away last month succeeded in shifting its orbit.

NASA says a spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away last month succeeded in shifting its orbit.

NASA’s Juno captures close-up of Jupiter moon Europa’s icy crust

NASA’s Juno captures close-up of Jupiter moon Europa’s icy crust

The latest observations will help NASA plan for its Europa Clipper mission, due to launch in 2024 and arrive at the Jovian system in 2030.

The latest observations will help NASA plan for its Europa Clipper mission, due to launch in 2024 and arrive at the Jovian system in 2030.

SpaceX launches NASA, Japanese, Russian astronaut crew from Florida

SpaceX launches NASA, Japanese, Russian astronaut crew from Florida

Four astronauts from three countries launched on Wednesday with SpaceX on a six-month mission to the International Space Station. 

Four astronauts from three countries launched on Wednesday with SpaceX on a six-month mission to the International Space Station. 

Houstonians react to successful NASA DART mission

Houstonians react to successful NASA DART mission

The $313 million mission, called DART, answered a very important question. Can NASA stop an asteroid headed for Earth? It appears so.

The $313 million mission, called DART, answered a very important question. Can NASA stop an asteroid headed for Earth? It appears so.

Professor, NASA researcher pleads guilty in China ties case

Professor, NASA researcher pleads guilty in China ties case

A NASA researcher and Texas A&M University professor has pleaded guilty to charges related to hiding his ties to a university created by the Chinese government while accepting federal grant money.

A NASA researcher and Texas A&M University professor has pleaded guilty to charges related to hiding his ties to a university created by the Chinese government while accepting federal grant money.

NASA moves ahead with Artemis I launch on Tuesday as Tropical Depression Nine moves toward Florida

NASA moves ahead with Artemis I launch on Tuesday as Tropical Depression Nine moves toward Florida

After completing a fueling test of its mega moon rocket earlier this week, NASA engineers now have to contend with Tropical Depression Nine that appears to be aimed at Florida during the next launch attempt.

After completing a fueling test of its mega moon rocket earlier this week, NASA engineers now have to contend with Tropical Depression Nine that appears to be aimed at Florida during the next launch attempt.

Artemis I moon rocket fueling test complete after NASA engineers overcome hydrogen leak

Artemis I moon rocket fueling test complete after NASA engineers overcome hydrogen leak

During the test, NASA attempted a "kinder and gentler" approach using lower pressure to fill the 322-foot-tall SLS rocket with thousands of gallons of cryogenic fuel.

During the test, NASA attempted a "kinder and gentler" approach using lower pressure to fill the 322-foot-tall SLS rocket with thousands of gallons of cryogenic fuel.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captures dazzling images of Neptune's rings, moons

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captures dazzling images of Neptune's rings, moons

NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope has released stunning new images of Neptune and its rings, as well as seven of the planet's 14 known moons. Researchers say it's the clearest view of Neptune's rings since the Voyager 2 flyby in 1989.

NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope has released stunning new images of Neptune and its rings, as well as seven of the planet's 14 known moons. Researchers say it's the clearest view of Neptune's rings since the Voyager 2 flyby in 1989.

Space habitat explosion at NASA's Johnson Space Center
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Space habitat explosion at NASA's Johnson Space Center

There was recently an explosion at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Don't worry, it was planned. Here's why the space habitat was blown up.

There was recently an explosion at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Don't worry, it was planned. Here's why the space habitat was blown up.