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NASA is about to perform the first-ever launch of its next-generation rocket and spacecraft, and you can watch the entire event online.
NASA needs good weather for Saturday’s moon launch, here’s how it’s looking
NASA needs good weather for its second attempt at launching its next-generation SLS rocket toward the moon. Here’s how it’s looking …
NASA shares its skywatching tips for September
NASA is back with its monthly roundup of what to look out for in the sky over the coming weeks., with Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn all making an appearance.
NASA orders five more astronaut transportation flights from SpaceX for $1.4 billion
NASA has finalized an agreement with SpaceX to purchase five more astronaut transportation missions to and from the International Space Station, further entrenching the space company’s position as the prime services vendor for the space agency. The new contract — for the Crew-10, Crew-11, Crew-12, Crew-13 and Crew-14 missions — is valued at $1.4 billion. […]
NASA moves next Artemis I rocket launch attempt to September 3rd
Clear your plans on Saturday: NASA says we’re going to have a rocket launch.
The space agency moved the date for the next Artemis I rocket launch attempt to Saturday, September 3rd, after determining that the initial plan for Friday was going to run into bad weather.
There was a 60 percent chance that the launch would have been delayed for weather on Friday, officials said during a media briefing. The two-hour launch window opens at 2:17PM.
This will be NASA’s second attempt this week at launching its massive next-generation rockets. The first attempted launch on Monday was scrubbed after one of the four RS-25 engines failed to reach the appropriate temperature to allow for liftoff.
NASA sets new date for second try at moon rocket launch
Following a failed launch attempt on Monday, NASA has announced a new date for the launch of its next-generation SLS moon rocket.
NASA scrubbed its moon rocket launch on Monday. Now what?
An engine issue forced NASA to call off the launch of its mega moon rocket just 40 minutes before it was due to lift off on Monday morning. So, now what?
NASA Delays the Launch of Its Giant Moon-Bound Rocket
An engine problem caused the agency to postpone the launch that will kick off the Artemis program, the first major lunar mission since the Apollo era.