NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission: Stay updates

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2022-09-30T22:08:20.152Z

Artemis 1 launch delayed to mid-November

(Picture credit score: NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA’s Artemis 1 mission to the moon has been delayed to no sooner than Nov. 12 because of the impacts of Hurricane Ian on the Kennedy House Heart this week, the company introduced immediately. Learn our full story on the brand new delay.

NASA rolled the Artemis 1 moon rocket, its first House Launch System megarocket, into the cavernous Automobile Meeting Constructing for safekeeping forward of Ian’s arrival on the Cape Canaveral spaceport this week. The Artemis 1 rocket and its Orion capsule weren’t broken, and NASA reported minimal injury to the area middle, although some minor water intrusion to some services was reported.

“Focusing efforts on the November launch interval permits time for workers at Kennedy to deal with the wants of their households and houses after the storm and for groups to establish extra checkouts wanted earlier than returning to the pad for launch,” NASA officers wrote in immediately’s replace (opens in new tab).

2022-09-28T19:30:05.937Z

Artemis 1 in shelter as Hurricane Ian hits Florida

NASA’s Terra satellite tv for pc acquired this natural-color picture of Hurricane Ian at about 12:00 a.m. EDT (16:00 GMT) on September 27, 2022, (Picture credit score: NASA)

The company’s Artemis 1 stack, together with the House Launch System (SLS) megarocket, rolled again to shelter Tuesday (Sept. 27) forward of Hurricane Ian, which has been described by officers as probably “catastrophic” for Florida, which incorporates its launch pad on the Kennedy House Heart.

“As #HurricaneIan intensifies and folk put together for its influence, I am pondering of our @NASA (opens in new tab) workforce and households in Florida, particularly these on the @NASAKennedy (opens in new tab) ride-out staff. Thanks in your dedication. Know that NASA will do the whole lot to make sure your security and wellbeing,” NASA administrator Invoice Nelson wrote on Twitter (opens in new tab) Wednesday (Sept. 28).

The subsequent alternative will possible be no sooner than November, though NASA stated in a press convention that quite a few choices are on the desk relying on climate, the protection of groups and the readiness of the rocket.

Learn extra: As Hurricane Ian closes in, NASA weighs choices for Artemis 1 moon rocket launch

2022-09-27T13:35:31.420Z

Artemis 1 again in Automobile Meeting Constructing

Artemis 1 is contained in the Automobile Meeting Constructing, in response to dwell views from the livestream exhibiting the rollback. NASA is predicted to carry a media briefing immediately (Sept. 27) round 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) at www.nasa.gov/dwell (opens in new tab).

2022-09-26T15:53:32.680Z

Hurricane Ian forces Artemis 1 again to shelter

The Artemis 1 rocket on the launch pad on Aug. 29, 2022. (Picture credit score: NASA/Keegan Barber)

Hurricane Ian, which is predicted to make landfall Thursday (Sept. 29) and have an effect on the Artemis 1 Floridian launch pad, induced NASA to resolve to roll again the House Launch System (SLS) megarocket to shelter, the company stated through a weblog publish (opens in new tab) Monday (Sept. 26). 

Artemis 1 was speculated to elevate off for the moon Oct. 2 following a current delay induced by the hurricane; now, it is going to roll again to the close by Automobile Meeting Constructing and isn’t anticipated to be approved for one more launch till not less than mid-October.

Learn extra: Artemis 1 will roll off launch pad to trip out Hurricane Ian

2022-09-24T14:21:54.001Z

NASA stands down from Sept. 27 launch window

NASA introduced immediately that it’s going to not try and launch the Artemis 1 moon mission on Sept. 27 because of the impacts of Tropical Storm Ian, which is predicted to achieve Florida as a significant hurricane early subsequent week. 

NASA made the choice to skip the launch strive even because it weighs whether or not to roll the mission’s 322-foot (98 meters) House Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft off its Launch Pad 39B and head to shelter in its Automobile Meeting Constructing hangar. NASA will make a last resolution on whether or not to roll again to the hangar on Sunday.   

“NASA is foregoing a launch alternative Tuesday, Sept. 27, and making ready for rollback, whereas persevering with to observe the climate forecast related to Tropical Storm Ian,” NASA stated in assertion (opens in new tab). “Throughout a gathering Saturday morning, groups determined to face down on making ready for the Tuesday launch date to permit them to configure programs for rolling again the House Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft to the Automobile Meeting Constructing. Engineers deferred a last resolution concerning the roll to Sunday, Sept. 25, to permit for added information gathering and evaluation. If Artemis I managers elect to roll again, it might start late Sunday night time or early Monday morning.”

2022-09-23T15:42:58.322Z

NASA Artemis 1 press convention immediately

NASA will maintain a press convention immediately, Sept. 23, at 12:30 p.m. EDT (1630 GMT) to debate the outcomes of a Sept. 21 fueling take a look at of the Artemis 1 House Launch System rocket. You may watch it dwell on House.com if the feed above retains refreshing.

NASA fueled the Artemis 1 SLS to check repairs to repair two leaks on the core booster’s liquid hydrogen system. Whereas leaks had been nonetheless detected in the course of the take a look at, NASA says it was in a position to handle them successfully. 

Presently, NASA is concentrating on no sooner than Sept. 27 to launch the Artemis 1 moon mission. The company, nevertheless, did have to finish the leak repairs, the fueling take a look at and safe a particular waiver from the U.S. House Pressure to take action. 

The company is predicted to offer an replace on that waiver work, in addition to potential climate impacts to the mission, throughout immediately’s briefing. Here is who can be talking in the course of the name. 

• Tom Whitmeyer, deputy affiliate administrator, Frequent Exploration Methods Growth, NASA Headquarters
• Brad McCain, vp and normal supervisor, Jacobs House Operations Group
• John Blevins, SLS chief engineer, NASA’s Marshall House Flight Heart

2022-09-21T21:27:28.206Z

NASA declares Artemis 1 fueling take a look at a hit

NASA has ended its Artemis 1 fueling take a look at, declaring it a hit after assembly all take a look at targets, regardless of two leaky seals that launch controllers had been in the end in a position to overcome. 

“What they did is that they went checked out what are our contingency procedures, what do we’ve got in place? How will we work our approach by it?” NASA Artemis 1 Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson stated after the take a look at on NASA TV. “And so they went by these ops simply as I’d anticipate them to do and and we had been profitable in managing our approach by it.”

Blackwell-Thompson stated there may be extra evaluation wanted earlier than NASA can resolve if the Artemis 1 moon rocket is able to try a launch on Sept. 27. 

“I do not prefer to get forward of the information,” Blackwell-Thompson stated. “And so I might just like the staff to have the chance to go take a look at it to see if there are modifications we have to make to our loading process, our timelines or if, if we’re, you already know, good as is.”

Our wrap story can be posted to the House.com homepage shortly.

2022-09-21T20:14:30.801Z

NASA completes Artemis 1 rocket pre-pressurization take a look at

NASA has accomplished a hydrogen “pre-press” take a look at to pressurize the Artemis 1 moon rocket’s gas tanks as it might for launch. 

The take a look at was “a giant accomplishment” for the NASA launch staff, stated commentator Derrol Nail. The company did see a leak in a 4-inch hydrogen line at 4%, the restrict beneath the company’s flight guidelines, and can analyze that. 

2022-09-21T18:51:32.733Z

Artemis 1 rocket higher stage fueling underway

The higher stage of the Artemis 1 rocket is now in “quick fill” to gas its liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks in immediately’s tanking take a look at. 

The higher stage, referred to as the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage, is the second stage of the two-stage House Launch System rocket. 

The countdown for the cryogenic demonstration continues. As soon as ICPS is in steady replenish, engineers will conduct the pre-pressurization take a look at, bringing the core stage liquid hydrogen tank as much as the flight stress it is going to expertise pre-launch.MORE: https://t.co/sZHUlMyNKg pic.twitter.com/2xRKS8uumJSeptember 21, 2022

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2022-09-21T17:44:57.921Z

Artemis 1 core booster absolutely fueled for take a look at

NASA experiences that each the liquid hydrogen and the liquid oxygen tanks on the core stage are absolutely fueled in immediately’s take a look at. The hydrogen leak detected earlier continues to be manageable. 

NASA is now making ready to fill the smaller interim cryogenic propulsion stage, the higher stage of the two-stage SLS rocket.

Each core stage tanks are in replenish and steady. Leak manageable. The staff is making ready to load liquid hydrogen into the interim cryogenic propulsion stage (ICPS).September 21, 2022

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2022-09-21T16:56:10.120Z

NASA slowly growing liquid hydrogen fueling

NASA is slowing elevating the stress on its liquid hydrogen move into the Artemis 1 SLS booster because it tries to handle the leak within the 8-inch line feeding into rocket. 

Launch controllers will slowly increase the stress to return the fueling course of to launch day speeds whereas checking the leak price within the connector. If the leak price exceeds the 4% restrict for 5 minutes, NASA will cease the move, commentator Darrel Nail stated on NASA TV. 

The SLS rocket is at present 100% stuffed with liquid hydrogen and 83% full of liquid hydrogen, which is rising. 

2022-09-21T16:23:42.124Z

Engine ‘kickstart bleed’ take a look at full

NASA has formally accomplished its a lot wanted engine kickstart bleed take a look at on the Artemis 1 House Launch System fundamental engines. 

Throughout the take a look at, NASA closed a liquid hydrogen vent valve to extend stress on the traces, which result in a rise in gaseous hydrogen leak the company detected earlier. They peaked at 3.4%, which was beneath NASA’s 4% restrict, and the take a look at was in a position to be accomplished. 

The vent valve was then reopened, permitting the stress and leak to drop as anticipated. That is a milestone checked off for NASA as fueling continues.

2022-09-21T16:15:30.467Z

NASA begins Artemis 1 engine ‘kickstart bleed’ take a look at

NASA has begun its so-called engine “kickstart bleed” take a look at on the Artemis 1 SLS rocket to sit back down the core booster’s 4 fundamental engines to organize them for his or her super-cold propellants.

The take a look at, which NASA was unable to carry out in its two launch makes an attempt or a number of fueling checks, will flow into liquid hydrogen by a 4-inch and 6-inch gas traces to chill the 4 RS-25 engines on the booster. 

2022-09-21T16:01:36.288Z

NASA sees hydrogen leak once more on Artemis 1 rocket

NASA Artemis 1 mission managers detected a liquid hydrogen leak much like one which pressured NASA to name off a Sept. 3 launch try throughout immediately’s fueling take a look at. 

The leak was in the identical 8-inch fast disconnect that noticed the massive leak on Sept. 3. 

After pausing hydrogen fueling loading, the staff warmed the connector after which resumed liquid hydrogen move. Fueling of liquid hydrogen is now within the fast-fill stage.

Presently, the Artemis 1 rocket’s fueling course of is 92% full for liquid oxygen and 24% full for liquid hydrogen.

After warming up the fast disconnect, or interface the place the gas feed line connects to the rocket, to reseat the connection as a part of the troubleshooting plan to quick fill the propellant is now at 24% on the liquid hydrogen aspect and 92% full for liquid oxygen.September 21, 2022

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2022-09-21T11:18:25.232Z

NASA Artemis 1 fueling take a look at begins

NASA is conducting a fueling take a look at of its Artemis 1 moon rocket immediately, known as a “moist gown rehearsal,” to check leak repairs to 2 hydrogen gas traces and make sure the rocket is match to fly. You may watch it dwell and be taught concerning the take a look at in our preview story.

At present’s fueling take a look at, which was attributable to begin at 7:15 a.m. EDT (1115 GMT), will run by about 3 p.m. EDT (1900 GMT). It can additionally take a look at a brand new “kinder and gentler” gas loading course of that can load the liquid hydrogen into Artemis 1’s House Launch System rocket extra slowly than earlier efforts. The method will take about half-hour longer than up to now and is designed to restrict the stress and temperature strains on the rocket’s gas traces and seals. 

Here is extra concerning the “kinder and gentler” fueling course of.

2022-09-19T21:27:01.710Z

Artemis 1 fueling take a look at to demo leak fixes

Mission managers with NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission stated immediately that the company’s deliberate fueling take a look at of its House Launch System can be a important take a look at of current fixes to plug liquid hydrogen leaks.

“Finally, we have mitigated the whole lot that we are able to consider and we are going to know in 36 hours or 48 hours or so, how efficient these mitigations work,” John Blevins, NASA’s SLS chief engineer of the Marshall House Flight Heart in Huntsville, Alabama, informed reporters. 

Learn our full story.

2022-09-19T15:12:33.611Z

Artemis 1 fueling take a look at replace immediately

NASA will maintain a dwell press teleconference immediately at 11:30 a.m. EDT (1530 GMT) to debate a deliberate fueling take a look at of the Artemis 1 moon rocket. You may comply with together with the briefing on our Artemis 1 mission webcasts web page.

Right here is who will communicate in the course of the briefing:

• Tom Whitmeyer, deputy affiliate administrator for Frequent Exploration Methods Growth, NASA Headquarters
• Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission supervisor, NASA Headquarters
• Jeremy Parsons, deputy supervisor, Exploration Floor Methods Program, NASA’s Kennedy House Heart
• John Blevins, chief engineer, House Launch System Program, NASA’s Marshall House Flight Heart

2022-09-13T19:34:49.338Z

NASA goals for Sept. 27 for Artemis 1 launch

NASA is now concentrating on no sooner than Tuesday, Sept. 27, for the launch of the Artemis 1 moon mission on the primary House Launch System rocket. A backup date is obtainable on Oct. 2. Learn our full story right here. 

The brand new launch targets are a four-day slip for Artemis 1. NASA was concentrating on a Sept. 23 launch date, however that was pending restore work on the SLS rocket and a deliberate Sept. 17 fueling take a look at. 

That fueling take a look at is now scheduled for no sooner than Wednesday, Sept. 21, NASA officers stated. 

“The up to date dates signify cautious consideration of a number of logistical subjects, together with the extra worth of getting extra time to organize for the cryogenic demonstration take a look at, and subsequently extra time to organize for the launch,” NASA officers wrote in Monday’s weblog publish (opens in new tab)(opens in new tab). “The dates additionally enable managers to make sure groups have sufficient relaxation and to replenish provides of cryogenic propellants.”

Here is a take a look at the launch dates for Artemis as they stand now:

• Sept 27: 70-minute launch window opens at 11:37 a.m. EDT; touchdown on Nov. 5
• Underneath review – Oct. 2: 109-minute launch window opens at 2:52 p.m.; touchdown on Nov. 11

2022-09-10T12:49:34.060Z

Leaky seals changed on Artemis 1 rocket

NASA’s House Launch System (SLS) rocket is seen at Launch Pad 39B Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart in Florida as groups work to switch the seal on an interface, known as the fast disconnect, between the liquid hydrogen gas feed line on the cellular launcher and the rocket.   (Picture credit score: NASA/Chad Siwik)

NASA engineers have changed the leaky seals on the “fast disconnect” gas line interface of the Artemis 1 House Launch System rocket to repair points that prevented a Sept. 3 launch. 

Pad technicians changed the seals on an 8-inch line used to fill and drain liquid hydrogen on the SLS’s core booster (the leak that prevented the Sept. 3 launch strive) in addition to these on a 4-inch line that had a separate leak.

“Arising, technicians will reconnect the umbilical plates and carry out inspections over the weekend earlier than making ready for a tanking demonstration as quickly as Saturday, Sept. 17,” NASA wrote in an replace (opens in new tab)late Friday (Sept. 9). This demonstration will enable engineers to examine the brand new seals beneath cryogenic, or supercold, situations as anticipated on launch day and earlier than continuing to the subsequent launch try. “

2022-09-09T13:23:50.580Z

NASA targets Sept. 23 for subsequent Artemis 1 launch try

The Artemis 1 rocket on the launch pad on Aug. 29, 2022. (Picture credit score: NASA/Keegan Barber)

Artemis 1 has a tentative go for Sept. 23, however provided that the rocket can meet a number of necessities. These embody fixing a hydrogen leak, passing a fueling take a look at and getting a security system waiver. 

NASA officers didn’t say simply how lengthy of a waiver they’re searching for from the U.S. House Pressure, which oversees the Japanese Vary in Florida that Artemis 1 will use for its launch try.

Learn extra: NASA targets Sept. 23 for subsequent Artemis 1 launch try, however quite a bit has to go proper

2022-09-08T14:00:58.548Z

NASA Artemis 1 replace coming immediately

NASA will maintain a press teleconference immediately, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT) to debate the plan forward for the Artemis 1 moon mission. You may comply with that briefing on the House.com homepage.

Presently, NASA plans to repair a hydrogen leak on the core stage of the Artemis 1 House Launch System atop Pad 39B as it really works with the U.S. House Pressure on qualification schedules for the rocket’s Flight Termination System, which is at present overdue for a programs examine that may require a rollback to the Automobile Meeting Constructing. 

2022-09-06T15:27:27.137Z

NASA assessing subsequent launch window for Artemis 1

After two scrubbed launch makes an attempt final week, NASA’s Artemis 1 Mission Administration Group is assembly this week to debate choices for the take a look at flight’s subsequent launch try. 

NASA has a number of choices on the desk after a giant hydrogen leak pressured the company to name off an tried launch on Sept. 3. 

One choice is to repair the leak on the pad and conduct a gas take a look at, however with a purpose to keep at its Florida launch pad the Artemis 1 rocket would want a waiver from the U.S. House Pressure on its Flight Termination System, which should be checked each 25 days to fulfill security necessities. That examine can solely be carried out inside NASA’s Automobile Meeting Constructing, the place the Artemis 1 House Launch System rocket was assembled. 

If NASA doesn’t get the waiver, the company might nonetheless do the restore and take a look at on the pad, however must roll again to the VAB for the programs examine, including weeks of delay. The company might additionally wait and do the hydrogen leak restore contained in the VAB together with the programs examine, then roll again to the pad for the fueling take a look at. 

The subsequent launch home windows for Artemis 1 run from Sept. 16-Oct. 4 and Oct. 17-Oct. 31. 

If Artemis 1 does must roll again to the VAB, a slip to mid-October could also be the most effective schedule, NASA has stated.

2022-09-03T19:58:42.764Z

NASA Artemis 1 launch briefing at 4:30 pm ET

NASA’s Artemis 1 post-scrub briefing will now start no sooner than 4:30 p.m. EDT (2030 GMT), NASA officers stated. 

The delay from 4 p.m. ET is because of a late begin of the Mission Administration Group assembly, the place NASA officers are weighing whether or not to press forward with a deliberate launch strive on Sept. 5 or 6 or delay till mid-October. 

2022-09-03T17:14:50.254Z

NASA chief Invoice Nelson hailed the Artemis 1 launch staff and stated scrubs are a part of the enterprise of area exploration, including that the mission will solely fly when its prepared.

“We’ll go when it is prepared. We do not go till then, and particularly now on a take a look at flight,” Nelson stated in televised feedback after the scrub. “That is a part of the area enterprise.”

2022-09-03T15:50:14.530Z

NASA to debate Artemis 1 launch scrub

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA Administrator Invoice Nelson is predicted to debate immediately’s Artemis 1 moon launch scrub with commentator Derrol Nail quickly on NASA TV. You may watch that dwell right here on House.com.

The Artemis 1 Mission Administration Group may also start an hours-long assembly to debate ahead plans for the Artemis 1 launch. A post-MMT press briefing is slated for 4 p.m. EDT (2000 GMT), NASA officers have stated.

2022-09-03T15:48:39.769Z

NASA begins detanking Artemis 1 rocket

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA has begun emptying the huge Artemis 1 House Launch System rocket after immediately’s launch scrub. Learn our wrap story on the gas leak scrub.

The SLS’s liquid oxygen provide is at present at 90% and falling as NASA “detanks” the rocket, spokesperson Derrol Nail stated throughout NASA TV commentary.

2022-09-03T15:22:55.945Z

SCRUB! NASA calls off Artemis 1 launch try

NASA Launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson has formally known as off immediately’s launch try of the Artemis 1 moon mission.

 “We’ve a scrub for the day, a cutoff, of the launch try for Artemis 1,” NASA commentator Derrol Nail stated throughout a dwell broadcast.  

An interview with launch officers is predicted shortly on NASA TV. You may watch that dwell right here on House.com.

2022-09-03T15:17:19.827Z

Launch staff recommends “no go” for Artemis 1

NASA commentator Derrol Nail experiences that the Artemis 1 launch staff is recommending “no go” for immediately’s House Launch System launch try. 

Launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson has not but known as an official scrub for the day and is reviewing choices for the countdown and mission. 

An replace is predicted shortly.

2022-09-03T14:31:46.067Z

third try and cease Artemis 1 gas leak fails

NASA’s third try and cease the hydrogen leak on the Artemis 1 House Launch System’s core booster has failed. For this try, engineers tried to heat and chill the leaky gas provide line connector once more, however the leak was nonetheless current. 

“As quickly as they resumed move, once they added any stress in any respect, they noticed the leak return,” NASA commentator Derrol Nail stated on NASA TV. 

Engineers at the moment are assessing their choices. Launch controllers have accomplished loading the 196,000 gallons of liquid oxygen on the core stage and is making ready to gas the SLS’s higher stage. 

2022-09-03T14:01:10.342Z

NASA to strive once more to cease gas leak

NASA will strive once more to cease a liquid hydrogen gas leak on the Artemis 1 House Launch System rocket. They are going to strive the primary technique once more: cease propellant move, let the 8-inch SLS hydrogen gas line heat up for half-hour, then resume flowing super-cold liquid hydrogen by it to get it seated. 

The staff stopped the fueling course of quarter-hour in the past, so is about halfway by the ready interval. NASA has stuffed up the liquid oxygen tank on the SLS rocket and is in steady replenish for that aspect.

2022-09-03T13:45:15.460Z

SLS rocket gas leak continues regardless of troubleshooting

NASA’s second try and plug a gas leak on the Artemis 1 House Launch System booster has failed, NASA says. 

“The troubleshooting did not work,” NASA commentator Derrol Nail stated throughout dwell commentary. NASA engineers at the moment are finding out choices on how else to cease the leak. 

The leak is within the engine compartment the place an 8-inch liquid hydrogen gas line feeds into the huge propellant tank. It was detected at 7:15 am ET. Engineers initially warmed the world up, then handed super-cold propellant by it to seal it. When that failed, they closed valves to the SLS and tried to repressurize the road to seal the leak. That additionally failed, Nail stated. 

2022-09-03T13:20:14.232Z

NASA resumes fueling to examine leak repair

NASA has resumed flowing liquid hydrogen by the House Launch System’s fundamental  provide line to examine if a repressurization cycle has fastened the gas leak. It’s the 2nd attempt to repair the leak after engineers warmed up the gas connector, then flowed super-cold liquid hydrogen by it to attempt to seal the leak earlier. The 2nd take a look at concerned closing valves and pressurizing the road with helium to seal the leak.

2022-09-03T12:52:59.755Z

NASA halts liquid hydrogen fueling once more

NASA has halted liquid hydrogen fueling once more on the Artemis 1 SLS rocket with a purpose to proceed troubleshooting work on a gas leak. Throughout a gradual guide fill of the hydrogen, launch controllers detected the leak once more. 

They will now cease the hydrogen move and attempt to repressurize the road to seal the leak, which is in an 8-inch provide line the place it feeds into the huge SLS core booster tank.

Here is a video clarification of the leak: 

2022-09-03T12:09:11.697Z

Fueling resumes for liquid hydrogen

NASA has resumed liquid hydrogen move for immediately’s Artemis 1 moon rocket tanking. The staff misplaced about half-hour in the course of the pause to troubleshoot a gas leak within the hydrogen provide line of of the House Launch System’s core booster. 

Fueling of each liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen is constant. 

2022-09-03T11:23:11.298Z

Liquid hydrogen leak detected throughout fueling

NASA has detected a leak in a liquid hydrogen connection level on the House Launch System rocket. The leak is in a fast disconnect on the SLS booster, however is in a distinct space than the leak detected throughout Artemis 1’s Aug. 29 launch try. 

Launch controllers have stopped liquid hydrogen move and can let the leaking connector heat up for half-hour to attempt to reseat it for a greater seal, NASA’s Derrol Nail stated.

2022-09-03T11:10:35.828Z

NASA resumes fueling for Artemis 1

The countdown clock is once more ticking down towards launch for Artemis 1 as NASA exited a deliberate 2.5 hour maintain.

NASA is now in fast-fill mode for the liquid oxygen provide of Artemis 1’s SLS rocket. The SLS rocket holds about 196,000 gallons of liquid oxygen and 537,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen. Gradual-fill of liquid hydrogen is beneath approach. 

2022-09-03T10:45:53.108Z

NASA tackles fueling stress points

NASA has briefly halted its fueling course of attributable to an overpressure warning on its liquid hydrogen vent line. A guide course of to make use of the vent line was arrange and the liquid hydrogen move has resumed. 

NASA additionally detected a stress difficulty on the liquid oxygen aspect and is working to resolve it, says NASA commentator Derrol Nail.

2022-09-03T09:59:05.765Z

Artemis 1 ‘go’ for core stage fueling

NASA launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson has given the go-ahead for core stage fueling of the House Launch System rocket. 

“We’re go for core stage cryo loading,” NASA commentator Derrol Nail stated at 5:57 am ET (0957 GMT). 

As soon as fueling begins, it ought to take as much as 4 hours to fill the 32-story SLS rocket with its 730,000 gallons of super-cold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen gas. 

2022-09-03T09:38:56.359Z

It is Launch Day for Artemis 1

It is launch day for NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission and flight controllers have given the “go” for tanking the huge House Launch System rocket. Climate allowing, fueling will start round 5:45 a.m. EDT (0945 GMT). Liftoff stays on monitor for 2:17 p.m EDT (1817 GMT) immediately.

NASA’s tanking webcast will start round then and you may watch it on the House.com homepage.  

You may watch it launch dwell on-line, courtesy of NASA TV. NASA’s official webcast will start at 12:15 p.m. EDT (1615 GMT).

Blissful #Artemis1 launch day, take 2, area followers! It is Recreation Day, area followers… pic.twitter.com/S9IfKqNdhVSeptember 3, 2022

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The #Artemis I mission administration staff at @NASAKennedy has given the “go” to proceed with tanking. We at the moment are awaiting the choice of Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson. Keep tuned! pic.twitter.com/O6P6umx650September 3, 2022

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2022-09-02T19:17:00.354Z

Watch dwell: House.com editor-in-chief Tariq Malik talks Artemis 1

House.com editor-in-chief Tariq Malik is on the scene at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart in Florida following the company Artemis 1 mission.

At 3:30 p.m. EDT (1930 GMT), try his dialogue concerning the House Launch System megarocket and Artemis 1 at this hyperlink (opens in new tab).

The mission is go to launch no sooner than Saturday (Sept. 3) at 2:17 p.m. EDT (1617 GMT) on a mission to check SLS and the Orion spacecraft across the moon. 

2022-09-02T13:00:39.062Z

Someday to Artemis 1 launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA is at some point away from launching the Artemis 1 moon mission from NASA’s Kennedy House Heart right here at Launch Pad 39B. 

You may watch a dwell press convention at 9 a.m. EDT (1300 GM) to see the newest climate and launch countdown replace. 

The launch stays set for Saturday, Sept. 3, at 2:17 p.m. EDT (1817 GMT). 

2022-09-01T17:03:08.349Z

Climate 60% ‘go’ for Artemis 1, 6 pm ET briefing

NASA’s Artemis 1 mission has a 60% probability of fine climate for the opening of its subsequent launch window on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 2:17 p.m. EDT (1817 GMT). 

“Whereas rain showers are anticipated within the space, they’re predicted to be sporadic in the course of the launch window,” NASA officers wrote in an replace (opens in new tab) Wednesday. 

At present (Sept. 1), Artemis 1 mission managers are assembly to review the mission’s launch readiness, together with the standing of its House Launch System and Orion spacecraft. NASA will maintain a press convention at 6 p.m. ET (2200 GMT) immediately. You may watch that dwell at begin time on-line. 

NASA will resume its Artemis 1 launch countdown on Saturday at 4:37 a.m. EDT (0837 GMT). Fueling protection will start at 5:45 a.m. EDT (0945 GMT). 

2022-08-30T23:06:59.091Z

NEW ARTEMIS 1 LAUNCH DATE: Sept. 3

(Picture credit score: NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA has set a brand new launch date for the Artemis 1 mission to the moon. 

The House Launch System and its Orion spacecraft will now launch no sooner than Saturday, Sept. 3, at 2:17 p.m. ET (1417 GMT) at first of a two-hour launch window. There’s a 60% probability of fine climate at launch time. A full story on this variation can be posted shortly.

NASA will do some work on the SLS core booster to deal with a hydrogen leak detected in the course of the launch countdown. Launch controllers may also start the chilliness down of the SLS rocket’s 4 fundamental engines sooner than throughout Monday’s countdown with a purpose to make sure that they attain the appropriate temperature of -420 levels Fahrenheit for launch. That method was efficiently examined throughout checks on the Stennis House Heart in Mississippi.

If NASA can’t launch on Sept. 3 attributable to climate, the company will purpose for a backup launch date on Sept. 5.

2022-08-30T12:45:33.835Z

NASA briefing tonight

NASA has introduced (opens in new tab) that it’s going to maintain a briefing about Artemis 1 tonight at 6 p.m. EDT (2200 GMT) after yesterday’s scrub. Audio system will embody Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission supervisor; Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director; and John Honeycutt, supervisor, House Launch System (SLS) Program.

2022-08-29T14:53:22.288Z

VP Kamala Harris and NASA administrator Invoice Nelson on Artemis 1 launch delay

Vice President Kamala Harris (proper) meets with NASA administrator Invoice Nelson forward of her tour of the company’s Kennedy House Heart Aug. 29, 2022. (Picture credit score: Invoice Ingalls/NASA through Getty Pictures)

Shortly after the Artemis 1 scrub, Vice-President Kamala Harris and NASA administrator Invoice Nelson each stated they are not fearful concerning the implications.

Harris, talking to reporters at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart the place the Artemis 1 launch was scrubbed Monday (Aug. 29), stated it had taken a long time of labor to return to this launch try. She thanked NASA workers for his or her service to this point.

The Vice President stated the work on Artemis 1 was a tribute to “these distinctive public servants, these distinctive expert professionals who’ve the flexibility to see what is feasible, and what has by no means been carried out earlier than.”

Nelson, talking on NASA Tv, reminded viewers that his personal area shuttle launch in January 1986 was scrubbed 4 occasions earlier than a profitable launch. He emphasised that Artemis 1, as a take a look at launch, is supposed to evaluate the system to its limits to prepare for people on future missions.

“We’re stressing and testing this rocket and the spacecraft in a approach that you’d by no means do with a human crew on board. That is the aim of a take a look at flight,” he stated, noting NASA would “work the issue” to prepare for the subsequent launch try.

Full story: VP Harris and NASA chief unconcerned by Artemis 1 launch delay

2022-08-29T12:56:35.572Z

NASA will not launch immediately, extra to return

An early-morning view of the Artemis 1 stack on the launch pad on Aug. 29, 2022. (Picture credit score: NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA has scrubbed its Artemis 1 launch try. A post-scrub press briefing is predicted in about 4 hours and can be obtainable to observe right here at House.com.

Learn our full story concerning the scrub>

2022-08-29T12:40:26.046Z

Artemis 1 Launch Scrubbed On account of Rocket Engine Downside

An issue with one of many 4 rocket engines that can energy NASA’s big new launch automobile for deep area exploration pressured the area company to name off the booster’s much-anticipated launch debut early immediately. 

One of many House Launch System’s RS-25 rocket engines – Engine No. 3 – was not producing the specified move price in the course of the ‘engine kickstart bleed’ process, which situations the 4 engines for launch. All 4 rocket engines should be on the correct temperature for launch.

After quite a few unsuccessful troubleshooting makes an attempt, the launch staff merely ran out of time and couldn’t full the preparations essential to launch Artemis 1 earlier than the shut of immediately’s two-hour launch window. Engineers will proceed to gather take a look at information from the partially-fueled launch automobile to find out the reason for the rocket engine downside.

NASA had hoped to check this liquid hydrogen engine chilldown process throughout its last launch gown rehearsal in June however was unable to, in response to NASA’s Derrol Nail. “So this was the primary alternative for the staff to see this dwell in motion. It’s a very tough difficulty to get that temperature dialed in.”

The rocket engine downside stalled plans to launch the SLS rocket and its unpiloted Orion spacecraft on an formidable 42-day take a look at flight across the moon. Liftoff was initially scheduled for 8:33 a.m. EDT (1233 GMT).

The gas leak was not the one difficulty NASA confronted throughout Monday’s launch countdown. Offshore storms and lightning delayed fueling of the SLS rocket by almost an hour, forcing launch controllers to work to catch up for misplaced time. Rain showers had been additionally encroaching upon the launch space on the time of the scrub.

NASA does have not less than two backup days on which to fly Artemis 1 on its mission to the moon. If immediately’s automobile points could be resolved, NASA might attempt to launch once more Sept. 2 or Sept. 5, climate allowing. The area company can also be conserving a cautious eye on a number of tropical climate programs growing over the nice and cozy Atlantic waters that would probably threaten Florida’s east coast.

2022-08-29T12:06:08.976Z

Artemis Countdown in Unplanned Maintain

The countdown for this morning’s Artemis 1 launch try is in an unplanned maintain on the T-minus 40 minute mark. 

One of many House Launch System’s RS-25 rocket engines – Engine No. 3 – shouldn’t be producing the specified move price in the course of the ‘engine kickstart bleed’ process, which situations the 4 engines for launch. All 4 rocket engines should be on the correct temperature for launch.

Liftoff of Artemis 1 had initially been focused for 8:33 a.m. EDT (1233 GMT) from the Kennedy House Heart’s historic Launch Advanced 39B; nevertheless, that launch time will slip a lot later into immediately’s two-hour launch window. A brand new T-0 launch time can be decided on the deliberate T-minus 10 minute maintain – if the engine downside could be resolved in time.

You may watch the launch try dwell on-line right here

–Roger Guillemette

2022-08-29T11:09:22.401Z

Launch Group Working To Resolve Artemis 1 Engine Downside; Investigating Doable Crack

The Artemis 1 launch staff is constant to troubleshoot a difficulty with one of many 4 RS-25 engines on the base of the House Launch System rocket’s core stage. RS-25 rocket engine No. 3 shouldn’t be producing the specified move price in the course of the ‘engine kickstart bleed’ process, which situations the 4 engines for launch. All 4 rocket engines should be on the correct temperature for launch

Launch crews are additionally investigating a attainable crack within the foam insulation or a flange on the ‘intertank’, which connects the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks. 

Liftoff of Artemis 1 had initially been focused for 8:33 a.m. EDT (1233 GMT) from the Kennedy House Heart’s historic Launch Advanced 39B; nevertheless, that launch time will undoubtedly possible slip later into the two-hour launch window. A brand new T-0 launch time can be decided on the deliberate T-minus 10 minute maintain.

Lightning alongside Florida’s House Coast pressured an hour-long delay within the begin of tanking – loading the launch automobile’s core stage with liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen – which has impacted the launch preparations.

You may watch the launch dwell on-line right here

If NASA is unable to launch immediately, the company does have not less than two backup days on which to fly Artemis 1 on its mission to the moon. If the company solves the automobile points, it might attempt to launch once more Sept. 2 or Sept. 5, climate allowing.

–Roger Guillemette

2022-08-29T10:40:11.382Z

Engineers Troubleshooting Artemis Engine Difficulty; Doable Crack

Launch groups are troubleshooting points with Artemis 1 – the primary take a look at flight of NASA’s mighty House Launch System (SLS) rocket on a mission to hold the Orion spacecraft on a visit to the moon and again.

Engineers are troubleshooting a difficulty with one of many 4 RS-25 engines on the base of the rocket’s core stage. The ‘engine kickstart bleed’ – process which situations the engines for launch – is in progress; nevertheless, RS-25 engine No. 3 shouldn’t be producing the required move price. Additionally, a attainable crack has been detected in a flange on the ‘intertank’, which connects the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks.

Liftoff of Artemis 1 had initially been focused for 8:33 a.m. EDT (1233 GMT) from the Kennedy House Heart’s historic Launch Advanced 39B; nevertheless, that launch time will possible slip later into the launch window. A brand new T-0 launch time can be decided on the deliberate T-minus 10 minute maintain.

Lightning alongside Florida’s House Coast predicated a delay within the begin of tanking – loading the launch automobile’s core stage with liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen – which has a ripple impact on countdown milestones.

You may watch the launch dwell on-line right here

Climate forecasts stays optimistic, with an 80% likelihood of favorable situations on the opening of the two-hour launch window, deceasing to 60% in direction of the tip – scattered showers over the Atlantic will enhance the opportunity of violating the ‘cumulus cloud’ and ‘flight by precipitation’ climate constraints.

–Roger Guillemette

2022-08-29T10:01:11.636Z

NASA updates on gas leak and extra

A nonetheless from a dwell video feed of the Artemis 1 rocket on the launch pad throughout countdown. (Picture credit score: NASA TV)

The Artemis 1 mission might take off just a little later than hoped, in response to NASA personnel.

Throughout the dwell broadcast, NASA spokesperson Derrol Nail spoke with assistant launch director Jeremy Graeber for extra particulars concerning the standing of the fueling course of. As of a bit extra earlier than 6 a.m. EDT, the staff has begun filling the SLS Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage, which sits atop the core stage.

That work got here after launch personnel introduced that the core stage’s liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen gas tanks are each absolutely stuffed, a key milestone in preparation for launch.

“We’re absolutely loaded on each the liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen tanks on the core stage, which is nice, that places us in a very good configuration shifting ahead,” Graeber informed Nail in the course of the dwell broadcast.

Fueling the core stage had encountered a slight hiccup when groups observed what gave the impression to be a liquid hydrogen leak. Nevertheless, the launch staff is now cautiously optimistic {that a} fast response — getting into what the staff calls “revert” mode, tracing the leak, manually initiating a gradual fill after which step by step growing the tempo of fueling — addressed the problem.

“We’ve not had a rise in that leak all through the remainder of that fill, and now that we’re at core stage replenish, we’re in actually nice form,” Graeber stated. “Now we’re shifting ahead.”

That stated, the leak mixed with a one-hour delay attributable to climate points early within the fueling window might imply that the Artemis 1 mission will not have the ability to elevate off fairly at 8:33 a.m. EDT (12330 GMT), the start of the launch window. Graeber declined to estimate how a lot the launch may be delayed, citing “numerous work” earlier than a deliberate 30-minute maintain at what mission personnel dub T-10, throughout which mission personnel will assess the launch schedule.

“We are going to take a look at all of the work, decide the place we stand, after which we are going to set up a brand new T-0 at the moment,” Graeber stated.

— Meghan Bartels

2022-08-29T09:15:58.917Z

NASA tops off liquid hydrogen tank on SLS core

The liquid hydrogen tank on the core stage of NASA’s SLS rocket is now absolutely fueled and in steady replenish mode, NASA experiences. The core stage’s liquid oxygen tank can also be almost absolutely fueled. 

In the meantime, NASA is filling the liquid hydrogen tank on the higher stage as immediately’s tanking course of continues. 

NASA’s Derrol Nail says the launch staff has left the gas leak difficulty behind because it  seems to be steady now. 

One other important take a look at is coming quickly within the fueling course of. NASA repaired a distinct gas leak after a moist gown rehearsal earlier this 12 months. That repair can be examined at round 5:43 a.m. ET, Nail has stated.

2022-08-29T08:45:44.004Z

NASA provides ‘go’ to gas higher stage of SLS

(Picture credit score: NASA)

NASA has given the go to proceed fueling the SLS rocket and is now filling the rocket’s higher stage with liquid hydrogen gas. 

Quick-filling of the primary stage continues. Above you’ll be able to see the progress as of 4:30 am ET of the fueling course of. 

2022-08-29T08:16:10.380Z

NASA monitoring attainable liquid hydrogen leak on SLS

NASA launch controllers are investigating a attainable liquid hydrogen leak in a tail service mast umbilical on the House Launch System core stage, NASA spokesperson Derrol Nail says. 

At about 3:11 a.m. ET, Nail reported that launch controllers detected a better than acceptable focus of hydrogen in a “purge can” that covers umbilical connections into the SLS rocket and is designed to detect leaks. 

NASA initially halted the move of liquid hydrogen propellant into the rocket, however has resumed quick filling now. 

“The staff is now working to find out if they’ve a leak, and the place it’s and the way dangerous it’s, if they’ve one,” Nail stated.

2022-08-29T06:31:51.208Z

Liquid Hydrogen fueling begins for Artemis 1

Artemis 1 launch controllers have begun “gradual fill” fueling of liquid hydrogen propellant into the huge House Launch System rocket. 

“Quick filling” of the rocket’s liquid oxygen propellant is constant. 

Nonetheless no phrase if NASA must goal a later time in its 2-hour launch window immediately for the launch, which stays focused at 8:33 a.m. EDT (1233 GMT). 

2022-08-29T05:19:59.807Z

Artemis 1 ‘go’ for tanking

NASA commentator Derrol Nail experiences that the lightning danger for immediately’s fueling operations of Artemis 1 has eased and launch controllers have given the go forward to start fueling. 

Pre-chilldown operations are underway forward of the method to fill the House Launch System with its 730,000 gallons (2.76 million liters) of super-cold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellant. 

2022-08-29T04:55:27.410Z

Artemis 1 fueling on maintain

NASA has declared a climate maintain on fueling operations for the Artemis 1 SLS moon rocket attributable to a lightning danger close to the launch pad. 

A close-by storm system has a higher than 20% probability of spawning lightning close to the pad in the course of the 1st hour of fueling (which NASA calls tanking), which is a violation of tanking climate guidelines. 

Artemis 1 launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson stated Saturday that her staff might delay the beginning of tanking by as much as 2 hours and nonetheless try a launch at 8:33 a.m. EDT (1233 GMT). 

2022-08-29T04:30:10.095Z

NASA provides ‘go’ to gas Artemis 1 rocket, eyes climate

It is launch day for NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket and mission managers have formally given the “go” to start fueling operations on the huge House Launch System booster, however not fueling itself.

Artemis 1 launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson has ordered a maintain on truly fueling the SLS rocket attributable to a close-by storm system the place lightning was noticed. NASA climate guidelines do not enable fueling to happen when there may be lightning close to the Artemis 1’s Pad 39B right here on the Kennedy House Heart.

NASA spokesperson Derrol Nail stated launch controllers can start chill-down operations on the SLS rocket, however will not begin fueling it with its 730,000 gallons of propellant till the climate scenario is decided.

2022-08-29T01:58:26.703Z

SLS rocket’s higher stage powered up

NASA’s Artemis 1 take a look at director has given the ‘go’ to energy up the House Launch System’s higher stage, known as the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage, because the countdown progresses for the Aug. 29 launch. 

At 10:53 p.m. EDT (0253 GMT), about 9 hours earlier than launch, the countdown will go right into a deliberate maintain that can final about 2 hours and half-hour.

“Throughout this time, the mission administration staff will review the standing of operations, obtain a climate briefing, and make a “go” or “no-go” resolution to proceed with tanking operations,” NASA wrote in an replace (opens in new tab).

NASA is predicted to start a dwell webcast as fueling begins at 12 a.m. EDT (0400 GMT). 

2022-08-28T16:58:41.450Z

Artemis 1 stays go along with lower than 1 day to launch

Artemis 1 on the launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart in Florida. (Picture credit score: NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Artemis 1 stays go after a number of lightning strikes to the pad yesterday (Aug. 27). Technicians “confirmed the strikes had been of low magnitude and had no impacts to House Launch System [rocket], Orion [spacecraft], or floor programs,” NASA stated in a weblog publish (opens in new tab) Sunday, confirming data in a briefing earlier within the day.

There may be an 80 p.c probability of fine climate Monday (Aug. 29) from NASA’s Kennedy House Heart in coastal Florida, in response to meteorologists with the U.S. House Pressure House Launch Delta 45, the company stated. 

This prediction, nevertheless, is for the start of the two-hour launch window (which opens at 8:33 a.m. EDT or 1233 GMT). Favorable climate situations will decline to 60% within the latter a part of the window, NASA stated.

“The first climate concern for the two-hour launch window stays scattered rain showers,” the company added.

2022-08-28T11:00:59.477Z

Someday to Artemis 1 launch

There may be simply at some point remaining till NASA’s Artemis 1 launch, which mission supervisor Mike Sarafin has dubbed the “zero hour” for the Artemis era. 

Artemis 1’s House Launch System and Orion spacecraft are nonetheless on monitor to launch on Monday, Aug. 29, at 8:33 a.m. EDT (1233 GMT), however do have a 2-hour window by which to fly. 

The climate forecast nonetheless requires a 70% probability of fine situations at launch time.

At 9 a.m. EDT (1300 GMT) immediately, NASA will maintain one last launch countdown replace. You may watch that dwell right here at begin time. 

2022-08-28T00:49:17.752Z

Lightning strikes Artemis 1 launch pad

(Picture credit score: NASA Kennedy House Heart)

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A sequence of lightning strikes peppered NASA’s Launch Pad 39B complicated  on Saturday, Aug. 29, the place the Artemis 1 moon mission is awaiting launch. 

The lightning strikes occurred Saturday afternoon amid a flurry of rainstorms right here at  the Kennedy House Heart.

“A climate staff has begun an evaluation that features accumulating voltage and present information, in addition to imagery,” NASA officers wrote in an replace. “The info can be shared with a staff of specialists on electromagnetic setting efforts who will decide if any constraints on automobile or floor programs had been violated. Engineers will conduct a walkdown on the pad tonight, and if wanted, conduct extra assessments with subsystems specialists.”

2022-08-27T14:19:30.998Z

T-2 days to launch!

The view of NASA’s Artemis 1 SLS moon rocket on Pad 39B as seen by House.com Editor-in-Chief Tariq Malik. (Picture credit score: Future through Tariq Malik/House.com)

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla — NASA is now two days away from the Artemis 1 launch and the launch countdown started immediately at 10:23 a.m. EDT (1423 GMT).  Launch flight controllers reported to their stations at 9:53 a.m. EDT (1353 GMT).

At 11 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT), NASA will maintain a press convention to debate the launch plan for Artemis 1. You may watch that Artemis 1 launch webcast right here.

Name to Stations: At approx. 9:53 am EDT, or L-46 hours, 40 minutes earlier than the preliminary focused T-0, the launch staff arrived at their stations contained in the Launch Management Heart at @NASAKennedy. The countdown is now underway for the first Artemis I launch try, Aug. 29 at 8:33 am. pic.twitter.com/HYeFdqgyQuAugust 27, 2022

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The most recent climate forecast from the U.S. House Pressure nonetheless requires a 70% probability of fine situations at launch. At present, the sky was vibrant blue and dotted with white clouds at launch time over Pad 39B. 

Whereas NASA is counting right down to the Artemis 1 launch, SpaceX is making ready for a launch if its personal. 

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is standing atop the corporate’s pad at Cape Canaveral House Pressure Station, which is close to the Kennedy House Heart right here, to launch a brand new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit. Liftoff is about for 10:22 p.m. EDT (1422 GMT). 

You may watch the SpaceX Starlink launch dwell on House.com through a preview from Spaceflight Editor Mike Wall.

A zoomed-in view of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket on its pad at Cape Canaveral House Pressure Station close to NASA’s Kennedy House Heart as seen from the press website. (Picture credit score: Future through Tariq Malik/House.com)

2022-08-26T21:09:03.782Z

Artemis 1 pics from area + What time’s the launch?

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NASA’s House Launch System rocket ready for its debut launch towards to moon as a part of the Artemis 1 mission. (Picture credit score: Maxar Applied sciences)Picture 2 of three

WorldView-3’s unique (non-zoomed) overhead photograph of Artemis 1 on the pad on Aug. 25, 2022. (Picture credit score: Satellite tv for pc picture ©2022 Maxar Applied sciences)Picture 3 of three

A zoomed-in view of NASA’s Artemis 1 stack on the launch pad at Kennedy House Heart in Florida, as seen by Maxar Applied sciences’ WorldView-3 satellite tv for pc on Aug. 25, 2022. (Picture credit score: Satellite tv for pc picture ©2022 Maxar Applied sciences)

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — With simply 3 days remaining till NASA’s Artemis 1 launch, the thrill is beginning to construct. 

Satellite tv for pc operator Maxar has snapped gorgeous new photographs of the Artemis 1 House Launch System megarocket from area and the views are wonderful. You may learn the total story from House.com’s Mike Wall.

In the meantime, Vice President Kamala Harris introduced immediately that she can be available to observe the Artemis 1 launch. Harris is predicted to talk shortly after the launch try about NASA, Artemis 1 and the area objectives of the USA. 

Here is what else has occurred round Artemis 1 immediately:

Preserving Apollo websites and extra on the moon

As our Moon Week continues, author Greg Uyeno takes a take a look at the moon preservation efforts to guard historic websites on the moon. 

Alexa using on Artemis 1!

House.com editor Brett Tingley has seen the way forward for Alexa in area, and it’s using on Artemis 1. Meet the Callisto experiment on Orion.

Krispy Kreme’s Moon Doughnut

(Picture credit score: Krispy Kreme)

Krispy Kreme has introduced it is going to unveil an Artemis moon doughnut on launch day. 

“The Artemis 1 mission is a proud second, and we’re in awe of the wonderful Individuals behind the world’s strongest rocket. So, we created these scrumptious doughnuts to take pleasure in whilst you watch the launch,” Dave Skena, world chief model officer for Krispy Kreme, stated in a press release issued on Friday (Aug. 26). “The Orion spacecraft atop the rocket will keep in area longer than any ship for astronauts has carried out with out docking to an area station, however our Artemis Moon Doughnut can be obtainable solely Monday, so begin the countdown and do not miss it!”

NASA’s Science Chief talks Artemis 1 and Lunar Exploration

And eventually, House.com’s Workers Author Elizabeth Howell caught up with NASA science chief Thomas Zurbuchen about what Artemis 1 means for moon science. 

“The Artemis program in fact, is to do sustainable exploration on the moon however … to essentially flip round and take a look at Mars as our vacation spot,” Zurbuchen stated.

2022-08-26T14:59:27.735Z

Vice-President Kamala Harris can be at Artemis 1 launch

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks throughout a go to to Chabot House & Science Heart on Aug. 12, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Picture credit score: Justin Sullivan/Getty Pictures)

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will be a part of VIPs on the scheduled Artemis 1 moon mission elevate off Monday (Aug. 29), House.com discovered Thursday (Aug. 25) in an unique replace from the Vice President’s workplace.

Harris, additionally the chair of the Nationwide House Council, will tour the Kennedy House Heart the place Artemis 1 is poised to elevate off, and also will ship a speech to delegates. The theme would be the historic significance of NASA’s Artemis program and the company’s area management.

Learn extra: VP Kamala Harris to attend Artemis 1 moon launch (unique)

2022-08-26T14:40:10.800Z

3 Days to Artemis 1 launch; Climate wanting good!

The countdown to NASA’s first launch try of its huge Artemis 1 moon rocket is continuing forward of schedule with simply 3 days to launch. Thus far, the area company is reporting no points with the mission’s House Launch System rocket or its uncrewed Orion spacecraft.

Engineers have closed the launch abort system hatch and retracted the crew entry arm used to supply entry to the spacecraft. Booster and core stage engine service platforms, in addition to aspect flame deflectors, have been moved into place for launch. 

Friday morning’s climate forecast issued by the U.S. House Pressure’s forty fifth Climate Squadron requires a 70% probability of fine climate for the primary launch alternative on Monday, Aug. 29, at 8:33 a.m. EDT (1233 GMT). Meteorologists can be monitoring scattered showers throughout Atlantic waters all through the two-hour launch window, scrutinizing situations for attainable violations of the Cumulus Cloud, Floor Electrical Fields, and Flight By way of Precipitation flight guidelines.

As our Moon Week protection continues, author JoAnna Wendel takes a take a look at the moon and Mars, and the perennial alternative of which goal to purpose for by explorers. Test that out beneath:  

Friday: Moon vs. Mars: NASA’s final vacation spot has assorted over the a long time

2022-08-25T15:31:17.307Z

4 Days to Artemis 1 launch!

The Artemis 1 House Launch System on Launch Pad 39B on the Kennedy House Heart. (Picture credit score: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

NASA is now 4 days away from the primary launch try of its Artemis 1 moon rocket. Thus far, the area company has reported no points with the mission’s House Launch System rocket or its uncrewed Orion spacecraft.

A climate forecast launched by the U.S. House Pressure’s House Launch Delta 45 group has predicted a 70% probability of fine climate for the primary launch alternative on Monday, Aug. 29, at 8:33 a.m. EDT (1233 GMT). NASA has a two-hour window by which to attempt to launch the mission.

As our Moon Week protection continues, write JoAnna Wendel takes a take a look at the moon and Mars, and the perennial alternative of which goal to purpose for by explorers. Test that out beneath:  

Thursday: Moon vs. Mars: NASA’s final vacation spot has assorted over the a long time

— Tariq Malik

2022-08-24T16:37:25.218Z

5 Days to Artemis 1 launch

NASA is lower than every week away from launching its Artemis 1 mission to the moon and the stage is about for what could also be a history-making flight. 

As House.com contributor Rob Lea wrote immediately, NASA sees Artemis 1 as a path to the moon and Mars, with the primary Artemis astronauts to stroll on the moon by 2025. 

NASA can also be planning to arrange the Artemis Actual-time Orbit Web site the day earlier than launch. Workers author Elizabeth Howell has the story right here.

This week, House.com is having a look at what we all know concerning the moon with our Moon Week sequence. Here is what we have run to this point:

Monday: Why we’re at all times so entranced by the moon

Tuesday: As NASA nears return to the moon with Artemis, scientists’ pleasure reaches fever pitch

Wednesday: The moon’s far aspect might supply a view of the universe higher than the James Webb House Telescope

In the meantime, the European House Company has set its hopes for Europeans on the moon on the Artemis program. The company constructed the Artemis 1 Orion service module and can use it as a springboard to the moon.

It is also been a protracted highway for NASA’s House Launch System and Orion spacecraft. Rob Lea takes a take a look at each autos in our SLS function and Orion historical past recap.

2022-08-23T01:14:34.712Z

Artemis 1 Go for Aug. 2 launch try

NASA has formally cleared the Artemis 1 House Launch System rocket and its Orion spacecraft for an Aug. 29 launch to the moon. 

Liftoff is about for Aug. 29 throughout a two-hour window that opens at 8:33 a.m. EDT (1233 GMT). 

The area company simply wrapped up an hourlong press convention with reporters on the mission. Learn our full story (opens in new tab).

Certificates of Flight Readiness signed ✅ Excited to report we completed our flight readiness ballot and everyone seems to be “GO.” At present’s #Artemis I Flight Readiness Review labored because it ought to. We requested important questions of one another to make sure we’re able to fly. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/7jRXG53mZiAugust 22, 2022

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2022-08-22T23:02:48.483Z

Artemis 1 Flight Readiness Review no sooner than 8 p.m. ET

NASA’s Flight Readiness Review press convention for the Artemis 1 moon mission has been delayed 1 hour to no sooner than 8 p.m. EDT (0000 GMT) tonight, the area company has stated. 

You’ll watch that briefing dwell on House.com, courtesy of NASA TV, at begin time.

2022-08-22T13:02:36.572Z

Artemis 1 moon launch is one week away!

NASA’s Artemis 1 launch to the moon is formally one week away, with the launch date set for Monday, Aug. 29, at 8:33 a.m. EDT (1233 GMT). 

At present, Artemis 1 mission managers will meet in a Flight Readiness Review to debate the standing of the Artemis 1 House Launch System rocket and its Orion spacecraft. The  day-long assembly is predicted to run into the late afternoon. 

If all goes nicely, NASA will maintain a press convention tonight at 7 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT) to current the launch standing of Artemis 1 and the company’s plan to fly the mission. 

You’ll watch that briefing dwell on House.com, courtesy of NASA TV, at begin time.

2022-08-21T15:08:48.195Z

Artemis 1 launch webcast information

NASA has laid out the schedule of occasions for the Artemis 1 moon launch and you’ll comply with alongside without spending a dime on-line in the event you’re not planning to go to Florida for the launch. 

For Artemis 1, NASA is holding press conferences on Monday night time (Aug. 22) after which every day from Aug. 26 by launch day on Aug. 29.

You may see a full schedule of NASA’s Artemis 1 launch webcasts, courtesy of House.com contributor Jeff Spry.

The primary of the upcoming webcasts is NASA’s Flight Readiness Review briefing, which is scheduled for no sooner than 7 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT) on Monday.

2022-08-18T15:12:20.118Z

Artemis 1 science prepares for departure

We have been highlighting a number of Artemis 1 science investigations in current tales because the mission prepares for a departure to the moon no sooner than Aug. 29.

Radiation experiments will function on the mission as will probably be taking the Orion spacecraft, rated for people, deeper in area than any automobile prefer it. Mannequins and organic experiments will fly aboard the spacecraft and on cubesats to evaluate the setting of the moon and deep area for astronaut security.

Additionally, a Japanese experiment known as OMOTENASHI will function a lunar lander. Whereas different investigations are in orbit, this cubesat would be the solely of the secondary payloads to conduct a managed touchdown on the moon. 

Different notable payloads on the mission embody an asteroid-bound photo voltaic sail, the world’s first deep-space biology experiment, and two water-seeking cubesats.

2022-08-17T12:13:07.240Z

Again on the pad!

NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket seen on the pad on Aug. 17, 2022, shortly after rollout accomplished. (Picture credit score: NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Artemis 1 has reached the pad!

The stack, consisting of the House Launch System (SLS) megarocket topped by the Orion capsule, arrived at Launch Pad 39B on Wednesday (Aug. 17) round 7:30 a.m. EDT (1130 GMT), in response to a NASA assertion (opens in new tab).

The rocket is concentrating on launch on Aug. 29 for an uncrewed take a look at flight across the moon.

2022-08-17T02:21:24.575Z

Artemis 1 rocket rollout begins!

NASA’s Artemis 1 House Launch System megarocket has begun its hourslong trek again to Launch Pad 39B tonight for its deliberate Aug. 29 launch to the moon. 

“Rollout has begun,” officers with NASA’s Kennedy House Heart in Florida wrote because the the SLS rocket started the gradual journey to the launch pad atop its huge crawler service automobile and cellular launch platform. It ought to take as much as 12 hours for the 322-foot rocket to finish the journey. 

You may watch the rocket rollout dwell on House.com, in addition to on NASA’s Kennedy House Heart Newsroom YouTube feed (opens in new tab).

Roll has begun #Artemis I pic.twitter.com/51WSRipiAqAugust 17, 2022

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2022-08-17T01:28:34.501Z

Artemis 1 rollout delayed by storms

The beginning of NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket rollout has been delayed by about an hour, to no sooner than 10 p.m. EDT (0200 GMT), attributable to stormy climate at its Kennedy House Heart, Florida, launch website, in response to Spaceflight Now (opens in new tab). 

Artemis 1’s House Launch System rocket was scheduled to start at 9 p.m. EDT, however lightning and stormy climate seems to have delayed the rollout. Spaceflight Now experiences NASA has a Section 2 lightning warning in impact at present. 

2022-08-16T19:03:51.412Z

NASA’s Artemis 1 launch pad roll out webcast begins

NASA’s dwell webcast of immediately’s Artemis 1 House Launch System rollout to the pad has begun. You may watch the Artemis 1 moon rocket rollout dwell on House.com, or instantly from NASA’s Kennedy House Heart Newsroom YouTube web page. 

Whereas NASA’s webcast started at 3 p.m. EDT (1900 GMT), the SLS rocket itself is predicted to start rolling out at 9 p.m. EDT (0100 GMT on Aug. 17). It might take as much as 12 hours for the SLS rocket to achieve the launch pad.

NASA is offering two views of the rollout. A closeup of the Automobile Meeting Constructing, the place the SLS is at present positioned, and of Pad 39B (opens in new tab) the place it is going to settle in for a deliberate Aug. 29 launch.

2022-08-15T14:01:13.528Z

Artemis 1 moon rocket rollout moved as much as Aug. 16

(Picture credit score: NASA/Ben Smegelsky)

NASA has moved up the launch pad rollout of its Artemis 1 moon rocket, the primary House Launch System, by two days. The rocket will now roll out its Launch Pad 39B website on Tueday, Aug. 16, (two days sooner than deliberate) to start last preparations for its Aug. 29 launch to the moon. 

Officers with NASA’s Floor Methods staff introduced the schedule change on Twitter.

“ARTEMIS I UPDATE: The rollout of @NASA_SLS & @NASA_Orion to Launch Pad 39B has now moved as much as tomorrow, the night of Aug. 16, forward of the focused Aug. 29 launch. Keep tuned for extra data in addition to ongoing protection,” NASA wrote within the replace (opens in new tab).

The rollout of Artemis 1’s SLS can be webcast dwell on NASA TV. It can come amid a sequence of teleconferences this week to debate the Artemis 1 moon mission. Here is a schedule of occasions for the week, which you’ll watch without spending a dime on this web page. 

• Monday, Aug. 15, at 5 p.m. EDT: Artemis 1 lunar science payloads teleconference.
• Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 12 p.m. EDT: Artemis 1 technology & photo voltaic system science teleconference.
• Tuesday, Aug. 16, night: Artemis 1 moon rocket rollout.
• Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 12 p.m. EDT: Artemis 1 radiation science teleconference.

ARTEMIS I UPDATE: The rollout of @NASA_SLS & @NASA_Orion to Launch Pad 39B has now moved as much as tomorrow, the night of Aug. 16, forward of the focused Aug. 29 launch. Keep tuned for extra data in addition to ongoing protection. pic.twitter.com/28kRuwB4pNAugust 15, 2022

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2022-08-05T13:48:48.628Z

Artemis 1 cleared for launch; House.com on website

The Artemis 1 moon megarocket is cleared for launch for its debut mission, no sooner than Aug. 29. The European House Company launched a video (seen above) celebrating the milestone for the mission, which is led by NASA.

House.com is on website at NASA’s Johnson House Heart in Houston speaking to officers concerning the progress of Artemis 1, which goals to circle the moon and are available again to Earth uncrewed on a mission lasting greater than a month. We’ll preserve you tuned into our protection because the briefings progress.

On Aug. 3, NASA officers stated the rocket is on monitor for launch preparations following a “moist gown rehearsal” fueling take a look at in June that exposed a number of points. The company additionally framed this mission as important to get the House Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft prepared for future human missions because the system collects science on the moon and on human results on spaceflight.

Learn extra: Artemis 1 moon mission readies for essential take a look at for future crewed flights

2022-08-03T14:10:09.859Z

Artemis 1 NASA preview immediately (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. EDT

NASA’s will maintain a press convention Wednesday (Aug. 3) at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT) to offer a normal overview of the Artemis 1 lunar mission, which you’ll be able to watch without spending a dime within the YouTube stream above. 

The briefing is predicted to final an hour and can function the next audio system:

• NASA Administrator Invoice Nelson;
• Bhavya Lal, affiliate administrator for technology, coverage, and technique at NASA’s headquarters;
• Mike Sarafin, Artemis 1 mission supervisor with NASA HQ;
• Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis 1 launch director at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart (KSC) in Florida (the mission’s launch website); 
• John Honeycutt, House Launch System program supervisor with NASA’s Marshall House Flight Heart in Huntsville, Ala.; 
• Howard Hu, Orion program supervisor, with NASA’s Johnson House Heart (JSC) in Houston.

After Wednesday’s briefing, NASA will host an in-person media day regarding Artemis 1 at its Johnson House Heart, the place astronaut coaching takes place.

Artemis 1 will ship an Orion spacecraft to the moon atop a House Launch System megabooster, in an uncrewed mission meant to organize for future human excursions. The mission may also launch 10 cubesats concentrating on a number of off-Earth science missions.

The precise length of Artemis 1 will rely upon orbital dynamics on the time of launch; an Aug. 29 launch (the nominal date to this point) would see a 42-day flight, for instance, however a Sept. 2 liftoff would kick off a 39-day mission.

Learn extra: NASA will preview its Artemis 1 moon mission this week. Here is find out how to watch without spending a dime.

2022-07-20T18:41:23.301Z

Artemis 1 targets Aug. 29 launch date

NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket — carried atop the crawler-transporter 2 automobile — because it approaches Launch Pad 39B on the company’s Kennedy House Heart in Florida.  (Picture credit score: NASA/Ben Smegelsky)

NASA’s moon megarocket is scheduled to fly its first mission as quickly as late August, pending testing and reviews of all of the parts of Artemis 1.

The company introduced immediately (July 20) that it has three “placeholder” launch dates for the uncrewed take a look at flight across the moon: Aug. 29, Sept. 2 and Sept. 5. 

“It isn’t an company dedication,” Jim Free, NASA’s affiliate administrator of exploration programs, stated of the interim launch dates throughout a teleconference with reporters. The company, he stated, will make a dedication nearer to the launch date pending work on a number of excellent gadgets from Artemis 1’s moist gown rehearsal that concluded June 20.

Be taught extra at House.com right here. 

2022-06-20T23:59:30.602Z

Artemis 1 reaches finish of terminal depend

NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission has reached the tip of terminal depend, successfully wrapping up its two-day-long moist gown rehearsal. The milestone got here immediately (June 20) at 7:37 p.m. EDT (2337 GMT), after which the mission staff started safing Artemis 1’s large House Launch System rocket.

Terminal depend ended at T-29 seconds earlier than (simulated) engine ignition fairly than T-9 seconds, as initially deliberate. That change resulted as a result of the mission staff “masked” three points that cropped up immediately in the course of the take a look at, together with a leak of liquid-hydrogen gas, company officers stated. Masking allowed the countdown to proceed regardless of the problems, which might have raised crimson flags on the day of an precise launch.

2022-06-20T23:35:15.298Z

Artemis 1 begins moist gown rehearsal’s terminal depend

NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission has begun terminal depend in its moist gown rehearsal,. The countdown clock started ticking down from T-10 minutes at 7:33 p.m. EDT (2333 GMT).

2022-06-20T23:13:49.813Z

Artemis 1 ‘go’ for T-10 countdown

The Artemis 1 staff has determined to proceed with a simulated launch countdown that can finish at T-10 seconds, NASA officers introduced this night (opens in new tab) (June 20). That countdown can be carried out in a modified configuration, one which masks a hydrogen leak found earlier immediately.

2022-06-20T22:22:47.481Z

Artemis 1 moon rocket absolutely fueled

NASA has absolutely fueled its House Launch System (SLS) megarocket, notching an enormous milestone within the “moist gown rehearsal” for its Artemis 1 moon mission, company officers introduced through Twitter this night (opens in new tab) (June 20). 

Some points have cropped up in the course of the moist gown, nevertheless; for instance, the Artemis 1 staff observed a hydrogen leak in one of many SLS “fast disconnect” traces. However the moist gown might proceed to its conclusion immediately even when that leak shouldn’t be fastened.

“The staff might resolve to proceed terminal depend with sure points masked with a purpose to get additional into the testing for immediately’s moist gown rehearsal,” NASA officers stated in one other tweet this night (opens in new tab). 

2022-06-20T21:14:00.258Z

Artemis 1 staff diagnoses hydrogen leak downside

The Artemis 1 staff has decided that the hydrogen leak in one of many House Launch System (SLS) rocket’s “fast disconnect” traces resulted from a defective seal on the rocket aspect of the cable, NASA officers stated throughout an replace this afternoon (June 20). The staff continues to be working by its subsequent steps and has not but set a T-0 time that may mark the tip of the “moist gown rehearsal” take a look at of the Artemis 1 SLS and Orion capsule.

2022-06-20T20:10:32.703Z

NASA recalibrating new T-0 for Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal

NASA is recalibrating the T-0 for its Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal after failing in an try to repair a hydrogen leak in a “fast disconnect” line within the House Launch System rocket’s core stage, company officers stated in an replace this afternoon (June 20).

Technicians tried warming up after which cooling down the fast disconnect, hoping that may reseat the {hardware} and seal the leak. Nevertheless it did not work, so Artemis 1 staff members are “placing their heads collectively and seeing if they will give you every other choices to seal that leak,” NASA spokesperson Derrol Nail stated this afternoon in the course of the company’s webcast of the moist gown rehearsal. 

Nail added that the staff can also be making an attempt to give you a brand new T-0 , the milestone that can wrap up the moist gown rehearsal. The present T-0 is 4:38 p.m. EDT (2038 GMT), however it’s been obvious for a while now that Artemis 1 wouldn’t hit that mark.

2022-06-20T19:54:16.880Z

Three of 4 SLS propellant tanks now stuffed

Three of the 4 propellant tanks on the Artemis 1 House Launch System rocket at the moment are stuffed, and the fourth might be tanked up quickly, NASA officers in a Twitter replace this afternoon (opens in new tab) (June 20). 

“Liquid oxygen is at present at quick fill for higher stage. Group is working a plan to reseal on the hydrogen leak,” the tweet reads, partially. That leak was noticed earlier immediately at a “fast disconnect” on the SLS core stage.

2022-06-20T19:21:07.902Z

Groups at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart in Florida proceed troubleshooting the hydrogen leak on the core stage fast disconnect of the House Launch System rocket, which stopped the fueling operation of the Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal take a look at earlier immediately. 

Groups from Boeing in addition to NASA are on website making an attempt to seal the leak, hoping to have the ability to proceed with the take a look at, though it is unlikely that T-0 will happen at 4:38 p.m. EDT (2038 GMT) as nonetheless formally deliberate. 

“Group is working to manually modify the LOX stress in higher stage to get again into tanking,” NASA stated on Twitter (opens in new tab).

The fueling of the rocket’s higher stage has been accomplished.

2022-06-20T19:00:38.394Z

Hydrogen leak troubleshooting ongoing throughout Artemis 1 tanking

Artemis 1 groups are at present troubleshooting the leak on the core stage fast disconnect. 

“This consists of manually configuring valves to scale back the stress on the higher stage,” spokesperson Derrol Nail stated on NASA Tv. 

While troubleshooting continues, there isn’t a plan to intervene with the small grass hearth that’s burning close to the hydrogen flare stack, in response to Nail. 

Because the grass is burning in direction of a mud highway the assumption by the launch staff is that it’s going to burn out as soon as it will get to the highway. 

“It will be extra dangerous to ship a staff on the market to place it out,” Nail stated.  

It’s nonetheless unclear what impacts these points would have, if any, on the deliberate T-0 in the course of the moist gown rehearsal, at present set for 4:38 p.m. EDT (2038 GMT).

2022-06-20T18:14:36.750Z

Hydrogen leak, grass hearth found throughout Artemis 1 tanking

NASA says Artemis 1 groups are “engaged on a difficulty with the liquid hydrogen” throughout tanking operations of the core stage, amongst different points.

“They’re getting some information that claims there is a leak, a liquid hydrogen leak, within the fast disconnect that takes the bleed for the engines,” spokesperson Derrol Nail stated on NASA Tv round 2:07 p.m. EDT (1807 GMT).

“The staff is at present evaluating that scenario,” Nail stated. “After all, any leak of liquid hydrogen is one thing … to be involved about for the launch staff. This can be a hazardous fuel. They wish to perceive the scenario absolutely earlier than they take any motion.”

Nail added there are extra points forthcoming: there seems to have been a stress restrict exceeded throughout fueling within the liquid oxygen for the higher stage, and a small grass hearth has emerged close by the launch pad. 

It’s unclear what the grass hearth was brought on by, and company officers have their cameras on the world to observe the smoke popping out of the grass.  

It’s unclear what impacts these points would have, if any, to the deliberate T-0 in the course of the moist gown rehearsal, at present set for 4:38 p.m. EDT (2038 GMT).

2022-06-20T17:16:59.598Z

Tanking graphic throughout Artemis 1 tanking

Tanking procedures for Artemis 1’s moist gown rehearsal throughout a graphic launched on Monday (June 20). (Picture credit score: NASA)

The above graphic was launched on NASA Tv at 1:15 p.m. EDT (1715 GMT) exhibiting the progress of tanking operations within the House Launch System’s core stage. The rocket is being fueled in the course of the moist gown rehearsal of Artemis 1, which is predicted to wrap up in a while Monday afternoon (June 20).

Replace, 1:32 p.m. EDT / 1732 GMT: Whereas saying the core stage is absolutely stuffed, NASA added that the graphic confirmed the inaccurate temperature for the liquid hydrogen. The right temperature ought to have learn -423 levels Fahrenheit (-253 levels Celsius).

2022-06-20T17:06:46.896Z

Core stage virtually accomplished on tanking; higher stage ‘just a little behind’

The core stage of the House Launch System is sort of accomplished tanking. Liquid hydrogen is absolutely tanked, whereas liquid oxygen is at 90%, NASA spokesperson Derrol Nail stated throughout a Monday (June 20) replace at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT) on NASA Tv.

The higher stage entered chilldown of its fuel traces at 1:03 p.m. EDT (1703 GMT) to organize it for entry of the cryogenic fuel, Nail added.

“We’re operating just a little behind on the tanking for the higher stage, most likely a few half hour or so,” Nail added. “Tweaking of an higher stage skid took just a little longer than anticipated.”

Thus far, the T-0 within the moist gown rehearsal countdown stays at 4:38 p.m. EDT (2038 GMT) following now-resolved delays from early within the morning EDT. Preparations for the take a look at have been operating for almost two days since a name to stations at 5 p.m. EDT (2100 GMT) on Saturday (June 18).

2022-06-20T16:36:59.021Z

Liquid hydrogen reaches ‘topping’ stage

With the core stage hydrogen tank at 98% full, the tank is now in “topping” procedures to verify the liquid fuel is absolutely prepared for the moist gown rehearsal within the coming hours, NASA Tv stated in an replace at 12:35 p.m. EDT (1635 GMT).

The liquid oxygen tank within the core stage is at 76% full, and all operations are nonetheless continuing to a T-0 within the moist gown rehearsal take a look at at 4:38 p.m. EDT (2038 GMT).

2022-06-20T16:16:55.867Z

Liquid oxygen and hydrogen past 50% stuffed

Liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen ranges are past half stuffed, NASA stated in an replace round 12:15 p.m. EDT (1715 GMT). Liquid hydrogen within the House Launch System megabooster core stage is at 67% full, whereas liquid hydrogen at 63%. 

Engineers are additionally making ready the higher stage of the rocket for fueling, which is able to go a lot sooner than the core stage, in response to NASA Tv spokesperson Derrol Nail. 

T-0 on the simulated countdown continues to be anticipated at 4:38 p.m. EDT (2038 GMT), following now resolved delays from early within the morning EDT. You may hear in dwell on NASA’s web site (opens in new tab).

2022-06-20T15:52:14.533Z

Artemis 1 ‘go’ in prep for liquid hydrogen tanking

Engineers simply obtained the “go” to organize the higher stage of the House Launch System (SLS) for liquid hydrogen tanking, starting with a helium purge, in response to NASA Tv.

2022-06-20T15:45:08.061Z

Liquid hydrogen enters ‘quick fill’

Liquid hydrogen tanking is now getting into a ‘quick fill’ part as engineering groups work to get the House Launch System megarocket tanked for the moist gown rehearsal of Artemis 1 later immediately, NASA officers stated in an replace round 11:30 a.m. EDT (1530 GMT).

Liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen are being tanked on the similar time, however the flows on every fuel are being adjusted. Hydrogen is flowing a bit sooner and oxygen is flowing a bit slower, defined spokesperson Derrol Nail within the replace on NASA Tv.

The purpose is to keep away from an “aft strut constraint”, Nail stated. Aft struts are horizontal attachment factors between the strong rocket boosters on both aspect of the core stage of SLS.

“The automobile strikes throughout fueling. It’s extremely a lot alive. Because the super-chilled propellants go into that tank, it [the vehicle] turns into heavier,” Nail stated. 

The metallic on the tanks additionally shrinks barely because of the cryogenic temperatures of the hydrogen and oxygen, he added. “For that motive, the propellants are put in in proportion to one another.”

The liquid hydrogen tank, at 537,000 gallons (2.4 million liters), is predicted to complete earlier than the liquid oxygen tank at 196,000 gallons (roughly 740,000 liters), Nail stated. Liquid hydrogen is way much less dense than liquid oxygen. 

The oxygen tank is roughly 38% stuffed as of the replace time, whereas the hydrogen tank stands at lower than 5%; the oxygen tank shouldn’t be allowed to exceed 49% stuffed till the hydrogen tank will get to not less than 5%, in response to NASA.

2022-06-20T15:21:18.794Z

Artemis 1 groups modify liquid oxygen and hydrogen move

Liquid hydrogen is now flowing in the course of the Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal, NASA officers stated round 11:10 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT) on Monday (June 20), confirming that announcement in an company tweet (opens in new tab).

As liquid hydrogen tanking proceeds within the House Launch System megarocket, the hydrogen’s move price can be barely accelerated in gentle of liquid oxygen tanking operations, which have been ongoing for about an hour.

The liquid hydrogen staff anticipates they are going to barely speed up their move of fuel, whereas the liquid oxygen staff plans to decelerate their price, NASA spokesperson Derrol Nail stated throughout a NASA Tv replace.

That is as a result of liquid hydrogen should be stuffed as much as not less than 5% within the SLS tank earlier than liquid oxygen loading is allowed past 49% ranges, Nail stated. (Present ranges are at 15% for liquid oxygen, he famous, so slowing down the oxygen move is a precaution.)

Groups seem like rigorously adjusting these oxygen-hydrogen flows to scale back masses on the SLS throughout tanking, though NASA Tv didn’t instantly affirm that. The process is named an “aft strut constraint.” The SLS has 4 struts securing the core stage to the boosters when the megarocket is stacked on the cellular launcher, in response to NASA documentation (opens in new tab).

2022-06-20T14:46:35.528Z

Artemis 1 begins gradual fill of hydrogen

NASA has given the go for Artemis 1 to start “gradual fill” of liquid hydrogen in preparation for the moist gown rehearsal, the company stated on NASA Tv Monday (June 20) round 10:42 a.m. EDT (1442 GMT).

Liquid hydrogen will then be approved for a “quick fill”, offering that tanking operations proceed as deliberate. The milestone was confirmed on the company’s Exploration Floor Methods Twitter account in a short tweet (opens in new tab).

“The rationale for that [slow fill] is to correctly situation the automobile,” spokesperson Derrol Nail stated on NASA Tv. “The engineers try to stop thermal shock to the system by flowing an excessive amount of super-chilled propellant too quick.”

2022-06-20T14:36:18.334Z

NASA provides ‘go’ for liquid hydrogen tank filling

Engineers have a “go” to proceed for liquid hydrogen tank filling, NASA Tv stated in an replace Monday (June 20) round 10:30 a.m. EDT (1430 GMT). 

The milestone was confirmed on the company’s Exploration Floor Methods Twitter account (opens in new tab) at 10:33 a.m. EDT (1433 GMT).

“This can be a main milestone,” spokesperson Derrol Nail stated on NASA TV. “As it’s possible you’ll recall from earlier moist gown rehearsals, there was a leak …the umbilical leak was fastened, so this can be a large second for the staff.”

NASA had made a number of makes an attempt to carry out the moist gown rehearsal in April, however in the end pulled the House Launch System and Orion spacecraft stack again to NASA’s Kennedy House Heart’s Automobile Meeting Constructing to deal with the hydrogen leak difficulty.

Tanking operations are ongoing. Liquid oxygen entered a “quick fill” part earlier within the hour, and liquid hydrogen traces at the moment are being pre-chilled in preparation for tanking.

UPDATE: We’ve now entered chilldown of the @NASA_SLS liquid hydrogen switch line.🚀 Take a look at our clickable rocket to discover it is tanks right here: https://t.co/EVroYXvGoWJune 20, 2022

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2022-06-20T14:24:46.029Z

Core stage liquid oxygen enters ‘quick fill’

Liquid oxygen is now continuing at a quick fill in preparation for Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal operations, in response to a NASA Tv replace and a short tweet (opens in new tab) from the company’s Exploration Floor Methods account.

2022-06-20T14:13:11.923Z

Core stage liquid oxygen enters ‘gradual fill’

The liquid oxygen for the House Launch System’s core stage has entered the “gradual fill” a part of the tanking course of after chilling of the oxygen to cryogenic temperatures accomplished, in response to an announcement from NASA Tv.

“Core stage LOX [liquid oxygen] chilldown … is full and the staff has now begun gradual fill of liquid oxygen into the tank,” NASA’s Exploration Floor Methods account confirmed (opens in new tab) on Twitter at 10:08 a.m. EDT (1408 GMT).

The gradual fill will take about two hours and 40 minutes to finish, which would be the longest course of throughout moist gown rehearsal operations. Chilling for liquid hydrogen will start in lower than 10 minutes, spokesperson Derrol Nail stated on NASA Tv at 10:12 a.m. EDT (1412 GMT).

UPDATE: Core stage LOX chilldown of @NASA_SLS is full and the staff has now begun gradual fill of liquid oxygen into the tank.June 20, 2022

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2022-06-20T13:45:32.490Z

Tanking ongoing for Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal

NASA has confirmed tanking is ongoing in the course of the Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal on NASA Tv, its Artemis weblog and a tweet from the Exploration Floor Methods account, embedded beneath.

“The method for filling the core stage tank begins with the chilliness down, or cooling, of the propellant traces to load the liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen in preparation for tanking,” NASA officers stated within the weblog publish, printed Monday (June 20) at 9:38 a.m. EDT (1338 GMT). 

“The staff will slowly fill liquid oxygen into the core stage tank with the quick fill starting quickly after,” the publish added. “Groups will then proceed to slowly fill the core stage’s liquid hydrogen tank, adopted by quick fill.”

Tanking has begun with chilling down the liquid oxygen propellant traces for core stage. In sequential style, liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen will move into the rocket’s core stage and interim cryogenic propulsion stage tanks and be topped off as some propellant boils off.June 20, 2022

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2022-06-20T13:26:22.119Z

New eight-minute delay in exiting the maintain

NASA expects to exit the lengthened take a look at maintain eight minutes later than anticipated. The brand new exit time can be 9:28 a.m. EDT (1328 GMT), permitting Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal operations to proceed, company officers stated throughout an replace on NASA Tv.

“The staff is configuring the launch automobile to prepare for cryogenic tanking,” company spokesperson Derrol Nail stated in the course of the replace, delivered round 9:20 a.m. EDT (1320 GMT).

The maintain was lengthened about two hours past its anticipated conclusion at 7:30 a.m. EDT (1130 GMT) attributable to points with a backup gaseous nitrogen line, points which all seem like resolved now. The nitrogen is required to purge dangerous gases throughout tanking, amongst different makes use of.

Ought to the tanking proceed to plan after this level, the brand new T-0 (simulated liftoff) can be at 4:38 p.m. EDT (2038 GMT), Nail added in the course of the replace.

2022-06-20T13:08:41.679Z

Launch director provides ‘go’ for cryogenic tanking

(Picture credit score: NASA)

NASA launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson gave the “go” for cryogenic tanking to start on the Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal, in response to a livestreamed replace on NASA Tv shortly earlier than 9 a.m. EDT (1300 GMT). 

The cryogenic cooling was anticipated to start at 9:05 a.m. EDT (1305 GMT) as NASA officers proceed with the take a look at, which is a key milestone in assessing the House Launch System megarocket and Orion spacecraft for his or her readiness to carry out a round-the-moon mission.

Jeremy Graeber, assistant launch director, informed listeners on NASA Tv that the gaseous nitrogen difficulty holding up tanking operations earlier within the morning EDT has been resolved. Each the gaseous nitrogen valve and the controller, which had been troublesome, at the moment are working correctly following beforehand disclosed engineering fixes.

“The staff did an amazing job figuring out the issue and resolving it, and so we’re in actually fine condition,” Graeber stated. “That downside has been cleared and we’re at an excellent configuration to choose up with cryo loading [and] now not constrained.”

Engineers have additionally picked up a difficulty with the left strong rocket booster, exhibiting that the resistance was decrease than anticipated, Graeber stated. However given the constant historical past of the booster’s efficiency, the groups determined to proceed and to not declare it a constraint to the moist gown rehearsal.

The resistance take a look at was exhibiting a worth of twenty-two.4, in comparison with a nominal studying of between 24.4 and 37.4, Graeber stated. 

“The worth we’re seeing now’s in keeping with what we have been seeing over the past a number of weeks,” he added. “So though it’s exterior of our nominal vary, we perceive that it is constantly right here. So we consider that is a sound quantity.”

Climate is predicted to stay good for tanking operations regardless of T-0 (the simulated liftoff) being pushed again about two hours to 4:30 p.m. EDT (2030 GMT), Graeber added.

We’re “GO” to start tanking of the @NASA_SLS rocket as a part of the #Artemis I moist gown rehearsal take a look at.Watch our dwell feed for updates all through the day: https://t.co/1XQVlkaW6V pic.twitter.com/7ZEKqt6vYqJune 20, 2022

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2022-06-20T12:40:25.447Z

NASA resets terminal countdown to 4:20 p.m. EDT

NASA expects to deliver Artemis 1s moist gown rehearsal out of its prolonged maintain at 9:20 a.m. EDT (1320 GMT) after engineers efficiently addressed points with a valve and automated controller on a backup gaseous nitrogen system. 

As deliberate, the backup gaseous nitrogen system will now be swapped with the first, that means the backup can be used because the supply to purge dangerous gases all through the checks, NASA’s Derrol Nail stated throughout a livestreamed replace at 8:30 a.m. EDT (1230 GMT) on NASA Tv.

Ought to the countdown go to plan, the terminal countdown will begin at 4:20 p.m. EDT (2020 GMT) and conclude at 4:30 p.m. EDT, roughly two hours later than scheduled.

Climate is predicted to carry into that interval, Nail stated. “Some showers might develop across the pad within the early afternoon, however they’re anticipated to maneuver west. Tanking, due to this fact, within the climate forecasts for taking is go,” he added.

2022-06-20T12:10:12.111Z

Backup gaseous nitrogen line troubleshooting continues

Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal groups have efficiently changed a gaseous nitrogen valve on a backup line that pressured an extension of a launch maintain previous 7:30 a.m. EDT (1130 GMT), NASA officers stated throughout a dwell replace at 8:00 a.m. EDT (1200 GMT).

“It will not shut,” NASA’s Derrol Nail, a communications consultant, stated throughout a broadcast on NASA Tv. “Unsure about what induced the failure right now, however the groups have been engaged on it and have changed the valve. The guide retest of that valve is working nicely, in response to the staff that is on the market.”

Groups at the moment are centered on an automated controller for the backup gaseous nitrogen line, performing checks to see if that can work correctly, Nail stated. Supplied they get the controller working, engineers have additionally determined to maneuver the troublesome gaseous nitrogen as the first supply for the rocket’s take a look at. (There are two sources; it was the redundant one inflicting points, however the prime one was working simply wonderful.)

“The launch staff, in the meantime, has been shifting ahead configuring the launch automobile for tanking,” Nail continued. “They’ve cycled the valves for liquid oxygen tank within the higher stage, after which started continuing with biking the valves on the liquid oxygen stage.”

NASA is offering updates roughly each half hour on its dwell broadcast (opens in new tab) as tanking operations proceed for the moist gown rehearsal, which can happen later immediately (Monday) if all goes to plan. Actual rescheduled timing for testing procedures haven’t been launched but, because the troubleshooting is ongoing; the nominal plan had put the primary anticipated terminal countdown at 2:30 p.m. EDT (1830 GMT).

2022-06-20T11:50:35.705Z

NASA repairs backup valve for gaseous nitrogen

Engineers have repaired a valve for the backup gaseous nitrogen line, NASA’s Exploration Floor Methods said on Twitter at 7:45 a.m. EDT (1145 GMT).

“The launch staff is assessing subsequent steps and proceed to be in an prolonged maintain,” company officers tweeted. 

A deliberate maintain in the course of the moist gown rehearsal was speculated to conclude at 7:30 a.m. EDT (1130 GMT), however the backup provide difficulty pressured a pause in returning to the countdown.

The first provide of gaseous nitrogen, required to purge dangerous gases from the House Launch System megarocket throughout tanking, stays operational.

UPDATE: A valve for the redundant gaseous nitrogen (GN2) line has now been repaired. The launch staff is assessing subsequent steps and proceed to be in an prolonged maintain. Keep tuned to https://t.co/6CWuCVIE53 for ongoing updates.June 20, 2022

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2022-06-20T11:46:21.200Z

NASA proceeds with tanking whereas working backup difficulty

NASA officers have determined to “press” in direction of tanking operations whereas trying to deal with a backup provide difficulty of gaseous nitrogen in parallel, a dwell broadcast for the Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal said round 7:40 a.m. EDT (1140 GMT).

The first provide for gaseous nitrogen is working nicely, however the backup stays at difficulty.

An replace from engineering groups is predicted in about 45 minutes on how operations are going, NASA communications official Derrol Nail stated in the course of the broadcast. He famous nitrogen is used to stop buildup of gases, together with conserving avionics and electronics within the engine part dry, amongst different functions. 

“Gaseous nitrogen is important to get began with tanking,” Nail stated. 

2022-06-20T11:37:48.579Z

NASA extends maintain to look at backup nitrogen difficulty

NASA has prolonged its maintain of the Artemis 1 tanking operations, which was speculated to conclude at 7:30 a.m. EDT (1130 GMT), attributable to a difficulty with a backup provide of gaseous nitrogen, the company stated on its broadcast.

“The first provide is nice. It is the backup provide difficulty for the controller for the availability valve, and so the launch staff is at present engaged on that difficulty,” Derrol Nail of NASA communications stated in the course of the dwell broadcast a couple of minutes in the past.

“Till they do till discover a decision, the launch staff has determined to carry off on cryo loading till they’ve a greater understanding of what’s required for that restore.”

Issues with gaseous nitrogen provide, used to assist actions on the pad, had delayed earlier countdown rehearsals, though it was liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen points that ended up being the principle difficulty throughout previous checks. 

NASA not too long ago upgraded its infrastructure at Pad 39B on the company’s Kennedy House Heart to extend storage services for gaseous nitrogen. Engineers carried out this work forward of schedule after Artemis 1 was rolled again to the Automobile Meeting Constructing in April to deal with its tanking points throughout earlier rehearsals.

Nitrogen is used throughout testing, together with hydrogen, helium and air, in take a look at stands supplied by NASA’s Excessive Strain Fuel Facility, in response to company supplies (opens in new tab). Gaseous nitrogen is used to purge oxygen from the SLS previous to fueling operations, for security functions, throughout moist gown and launch, NASA stated throughout earlier checks.

Underneath the nominal schedule (opens in new tab), the terminal countdown is meant to proceed at 2:30 p.m. EDT (1830 GMT), however Nail stated it’s possible that countdown can be delayed because of the difficulty.

2022-06-20T11:14:36.896Z

NASA begins Artemis 1 tanking livestream

NASA has simply begun the livestream of the Artemis 1 tanking operations, in anticipation that the moist gown rehearsal will begin later immediately (Monday, June 20). You may watch the livestream above, on NASA’s YouTube channel and on NASA’s web site.

“We’re good to go for tanking, by way of the climate,” the printed stated (opens in new tab) at 7:12 a.m. EDT (1112 GMT). For instance, the climate officer says likelihood of precipitation is 20%, and lightning is 10%. This forecast is legitimate till about 2:40 p.m. EDT (1840 GMT), company officers stated on the printed.

Updates can be supplied each half-hour in any case in the course of the broadcast, which is able to prolong by a lot of Monday if operations go to plan. The company stated the launch staff is working a “few points”, however supplied no additional element as of seven:15 a.m. EDT (1115 GMT).

“The staff powered up ICPS [interim cryogenic propulsion system] in a single day, and simply completed their morning prep assembly earlier than we proceed with the take a look at,” stated Jim Free, affiliate administrator for NASA’s exploration programs improvement mission directorate, on Twitter (opens in new tab) at 6:52 a.m. EDT (1052 GMT).

2022-06-19T21:58:04.440Z

Artemis 1 ‘go’ for tanking operations Monday

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The Artemis 1 stack is “go” to proceed with the terminal countdown of the moist gown rehearsal on Monday (June 20), NASA officers stated in a weblog publish (opens in new tab). 

The countdown would enable the stacked House Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft to observe a launch on the bottom previous to doing it for actual, throughout a deliberate uncrewed round-the-moon take a look at. 

“Groups are performing a pre-launch walkdown of the rocket to make sure the House Launch System is ready for the upcoming propellant loading operations,” the weblog publish said at 4:57 p.m. EDT (2157 GMT) on Sunday (June 19).

“Later immediately, they [teams] will configure cellular launcher and pad facility programs and constructions, and energy up the interim cryogenic propulsion stage,” added the weblog publish, which was printed following a routine mission administration staff assembly earlier within the afternoon EDT.

Favorable climate situations are anticipated for the countdown, NASA famous. For tanking to proceed, there should be lower than a 20% probability of lightning inside 5 nautical miles (5.8 miles or 9.3 km) of Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart in Florida, the place the rehearsal is happening.

Moreover, winds should be decrease than 37.5 knots (43.1 mph or 69.5 km/h) and the temperature should be above 41 levels Fahrenheit (5 levels Celsius), the company said.

One other mission administration staff assembly is predicted Monday at 6 a.m. EDT (1000 GMT) “to evaluate operations and decide whether or not to proceed with tanking operations,” NASA stated. That milestone can be L-8 hours, 40 minutes within the countdown and the assembly will happen at first of a deliberate 90-minute maintain.

After immediately’s mission administration staff assembly progress continues forward in direction of terminal depend. Climate continues to be a go for #Artemis I moist gown rehearsal. Meteorologists predict favorable climate for tanking on June 20. Learn extra right here: https://t.co/zgoL2CnoXa pic.twitter.com/nmBkAPSA24June 19, 2022

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2022-06-19T15:36:05.540Z

Moist gown rehearsal ‘on monitor’ as second day of take a look at approaches

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NASA says all Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal operations are “on monitor” because the take a look at approaches its second day of labor later immediately, at 5 p.m. EDT (2200 GMT) Sunday.

NASA plans a routine mission administration staff assembly this afternoon EDT to review the standing of rehearsal, the company stated in a weblog publish (opens in new tab) Sunday (June 19) at 10:48 a.m. EDT (1448 GMT). The moist gown rehearsal is a key step in getting Artemis 1 prepared for its uncrewed round-the-moon take a look at, which can launch later in 2022.

“In a single day, engineers powered up the Orion spacecraft and the House Launch System’s core stage,” the company said within the weblog publish. “Groups additionally configured a number of programs on the bottom, rocket, and spacecraft and carried out actions to organize umbilicals that join the rocket and spacecraft to the cellular launcher and are used to supply energy, communications, coolant, and propellant.”

The Twitter feed for NASA’s Kennedy House Heart, the place the take a look at is happening at Launch Pad 39B, confirmed (opens in new tab) at 11:26 a.m. EDT (1526 GMT) that tanking operations stay scheduled for tomorrow (Monday, June 20).

The company plans to supply dwell commentary Monday throughout tanking operations. Within the meantime, NASA is streaming dwell video (opens in new tab) of the rocket and spacecraft.

2022-06-18T22:49:05.941Z

Moist gown rehearsal begins at 5:30 p.m. EDT

A screenshot of the Artemis 1 stack throughout moist gown rehearsal preparations on June 18, 2022. (Picture credit score: NASA Tv)

NASA confirmed in a weblog publish (opens in new tab) that the countdown for the moist gown rehearsal for Artemis 1 started at 5:30 p.m. EDT (2130 GMT) on Saturday (June 18), precisely on schedule. 

The take a look at will consider the stacked Artemis 1 system, that means an Orion spacecraft and House Launch System megarocket, in a simulated launch countdown take a look at.

“In a single day, groups will energy up the Orion spacecraft and the House Launch System core stage and put together the rocket’s 4 RS-25 engines, which won’t be lit in the course of the take a look at,” NASA stated within the replace, posted at 5:49 p.m. EDT (2149 GMT).

“Climate constraints for propellant loading operations deliberate for Monday stipulate there should be lower than a 20 p.c probability lightning inside 5 nautical miles of pad in the course of the first hour of tanking,” the company added. “Winds additionally should not be above 37.5 knots and the temperature can’t be beneath 41 levels Fahrenheit [5 degrees Celsius.]”

NASA is constant to supply dwell video (opens in new tab) of the rocket on the launch pad on the company’s Kennedy House Heart in Florida, though dwell commentary shouldn’t be anticipated to start till tanking operations begin on Monday (June 20).

The countdown has begun.The launch staff arrived at their stations at 5pm ET for the #Artemis I moist gown rehearsal try. Tanking operations are set to start on Monday, June 20: https://t.co/3HXuRpIjCP pic.twitter.com/KqW6c1EpxLJune 18, 2022

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2022-06-18T20:58:50.508Z

Moist gown rehearsal begins

A view of NASA’s Artemis 1 SLS moon rocket on the launch pad on June 12, 2022 at daybreak. (Picture credit score: NASA TV)

NASA’s moist gown rehearsal of its House Launch System rocket is predicted to start about now, at 5 p.m. EDT (2100 GMT). Underneath NASA’s plan (opens in new tab), the launch staff may have their name to stations and the countdown will start in one of many last main milestones earlier than the moon-circling, uncrewed Artemis 1 could be cleared for launch.

NASA tried to carry out the moist gown in early April, however had hassle fueling the SLS on three separate makes an attempt. The Artemis stack was rolled again to KSC’s Automobile Meeting Constructing (VAB) in late April to deal with a hydrogen leak and different points. The rocket is now again on the pad prepared for a contemporary strive.

NASA is streaming dwell video (opens in new tab) of the rocket and spacecraft at Launch Pad 39B on the company’s Kennedy House Heart. Stay commentary can be obtainable on the company’s web site (opens in new tab) after tanking operations start Monday (June 20).

The Artemis 1 stack — the SLS and an Orion crew capsule — can be vigorously examined over the subsequent two days to evaluate its skill to carry out a simulated launch countdown. NASA says (opens in new tab) these can be a few of the milestones to search for:

Saturday, June 18, 5 p.m. EDT (2100 GMT) – L-45 hours, 40 minutes and counting 

• The launch staff arrives on their stations and the countdown begins (L-45, 40 minutes hours)
• Fill the water tank for the sound suppression system (L-45 hours)
• Orion spacecraft energy up begin (L-41 hours)
• SLS core stage is powered up (L-35 hours, 20 minutes)
• Ultimate preparations of the 4 RS-25 engines full (L-30 hours, half-hour)

Monday, June 20, 1:40 a.m. EDT (0540 GMT) – L-13 hours and counting 

• The SLS interim cryogenic propulsion stage (ICPS) is powered up (L-12 hours, 50 minutes)
• All non-essential personnel go away Launch Advanced 39B (L-12 hours)

Monday, June 20, 6 a.m. EDT (1000 GMT) – L-8 hours, 40 minutes and counting

• In-built countdown maintain begins and lasts roughly 1.5 hours (L-8 hours, 40 minutes)
• The launch director and mission administration staff chair conduct a climate and tanking briefing (L-8 hours, 20 minutes)
• The launch director and mission administration staff chair resolve if they’re “go” or “no-go” to start tanking the rocket (L-7 hours, 50 minutes)

Chosen milestones after this level on Monday embody:

• 7:35 a.m. EDT / 1135 GMT: Core stage liquid oxygen (LOX) chilldown begin (L-7 hours, 05 minutes)
• 8:35 a.m. EDT /1235 GMT: Core stage liquid hydrogen (LH2) chilldown begin (L-6 hours, 5 minutes)
• 10:10 a.m. EDT / 1410 GMT: Core stage LH2 topping begin (L-4 hours, half-hour)
• 10:15 a.m. EDT / 1415 GMT: Core stage LH2 replenish begin (L-4 hours 25 minutes)
• 10:20 a.m. EDT / 1420 GMT: Orion communications system activation begin (L-4 hours, 20 minutes)
• 11:15 a.m. EDT / 1515 GMT: Core stage LOX topping begin (L-3 hours, 25 minutes)
• 11:40 a.m. EDT / 1540 GMT: ICPS/SLS telemetry information verified with Mission Management Heart and SLS Engineering Help Heart (L-3 hours)
• 2 p.m. EDT / 1800 GMT:  L-40 minutes and holding; last NASA take a look at director briefing begins.
• 2:30 p.m. EDT / 1830 GMT: Moist Gown Rehearsal Run 1 begins
• 2:41 p.m. EDT / 1841 GMT: Moist Gown Rehearsal Run 1 ends
• 3:41 p.m. EDT / 1941 GMT (approximate): Moist Gown Rehearsal Run 2 begins
• 3:52 p.m. EDT / 1952 GMT (approximate): Moist Gown Rehearsal Run 2 ends

2022-06-10T17:55:34.263Z

Again on the launch pad

With wildflowers surrounding the view, NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket — carried atop the company’s crawler-transporter 2 — arrives at Launch Pad 39B on the company’s Kennedy House Heart in Florida on June 6, 2022.  (Picture credit score: NASA/Ben Smegelsky)

NASA’s huge Artemis 1 rocket is again on the launch pad as of Monday (June 6) for a second strive at what the company calls a moist gown rehearsal. Throughout that course of, which is able to start on June 19 and final about two days if all goes nicely, NASA personnel will fill the rocket and its launch infrastructure with greater than 700,000 gallons (2.65 million liters) of cryogenic gas, then conduct a sequence of countdown rehearsals, together with practising for holds and aborts.

This week’s arrival marks the Artemis 1 rocket’s second go to to launch pad 39B, after NASA tried a moist gown rehearsal in April. Assuming the company can full the take a look at, the rocket will roll again to the huge Automobile Meeting Constructing yet another time earlier than launching on an uncrewed mission across the moon.

You may watch dwell footage of the rocket (opens in new tab) courtesy of NASA.

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2022-06-06T04:56:34.365Z

Artemis 1’s second rollout is underway

NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission stack rolls out from the Automobile Meeting Constructing (VAB) at Kennedy House Heart (KSC) in Florida on June 6, 2022. Artemis 1 is headed for KSC’s Pad 39B for a sequence of prelaunch checks referred to as a moist gown rehearsal. Artemis 1 first tried the moist gown on April 1 however bumped into some technical troubles and finally rolled again to the VAB for restore work. (Picture credit score: NASA’s Exploration Floor Methods through Twitter)

NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission is on the transfer once more. The Artemis 1 House Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion capsule left the Automobile Meeting Constructing (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart (KSC) just a little after midnight EDT (0400 GMT) on June 6, heading for KSC’s Pad 39B. The roughly 4-mile (6.4 kilometers) trek is predicted to take 8 to 12 hours. You may be taught extra in our rollout preview story.

Artemis 1 is headed to Pad 39B for a “moist gown rehearsal,” a vital sequence of checks that features fueling of the SLS and the efficiency of a number of simulated launch countdowns. The 48-hour moist gown is predicted to start on June 19.

That is Artemis 1’s second rollout forward of a moist gown try. The stack first headed to Pad 39B in mid-March and initiated a moist gown on April 1. Artemis 1 bumped into some technical troubles on that strive, nevertheless, and rolled again to the VAB for upkeep work on April 25.

2022-04-26T00:43:55.667Z

Artemis 1 stack rolls off launch pad

The Artemis 1 moon mission stack rolls off Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart in Florida on April 25, 2022. Artemis 1 is headed to KSC’s Automobile Meeting Constructing, the place staff members will deal with a number of points recognized in the course of the mission’s “moist gown rehearsal” take a look at in early April. (Picture credit score: Kennedy House Heart through Twitter)

NASA started rolling its Artemis 1 moon mission off Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart (KSC) in Florida this afternoon (April 25). The House Launch System rocket and Orion capsule that can fly Artemis 1 are on their approach again to KSC’s Automobile Meeting Constructing, the place staff members will deal with a number of points recognized in the course of the Artemis 1 “moist gown rehearsal” earlier this month. 

The 4-mile (6.4 kilometers) journey to the VAB is predicted to take 8 to 12 hours, NASA officers stated (opens in new tab).

2022-04-14T22:16:41.057Z

NASA halts third try at fueling Artemis 1 moon rocket

NASA’s Artemis 1 House Launch System moon rocket stands atop Launch Pad 39B on the Kennedy House Heart in Cape Canaveral, Florida throughout a fueling take a look at on April 4, 2022. (Picture credit score: NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA didn’t end fueling the core stage of the Artemis 1 moon mission’s House Launch System (SLS) rocket as deliberate immediately (April 14), calling it off after noticing a leak of liquid hydrogen. Learn our full story right here.

It was the company’s third try at SLS propellant loading, some of the vital components of the Artemis 1 prelaunch “moist gown rehearsal.” Technical points scuttled the primary two tries as nicely. It is unclear when the Artemis 1 staff will resume the multi-day take a look at, and which procedures they nonetheless wish to do; we’ll have to remain tuned for updates, which NASA officers stated can be coming shortly.

2022-04-14T18:31:25.533Z

NASA pauses fueling of Artemis 1 moon rocket

NASA has paused the fueling of the Artemis 1 mission’s House Launch System (SLS) rocket after encountering a difficulty throughout a “quick fill” of liquid hydrogen, or LH2.

“After quick fill on LH2 started, a surge in stress mechanically stopped the move of liquid hydrogen,” company officers wrote in an replace (opens in new tab) at 2:10 p.m. EDT (1810 GMT) immediately (April 14). “Groups are working to troubleshoot this difficulty and the rocket is in a secure configuration. Within the meantime, liquid oxygen move was paused on the core stage to make sure the tanking operations for LOX and LH2 stay synchronized.”

LOX, or liquid oxygen, is the opposite propellant for the SLS.

These operations are a part of the Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal, a vital sequence of prelaunch checks that started on Tuesday (April 12) and are slated to wrap up this afternoon. Maintain checking again right here for extra updates concerning the take a look at.

2022-04-14T16:59:12.036Z

Fueling underway for Artemis 1 moon rocket

NASA is continuing with liquid oxygen fueling of the Artemis 1 moon rocket after temperature readings slowed their work earlier immediately. 

“After troubleshooting a difficulty with the temperature of liquid oxygen throughout early levels of propellant loading into the rocket’s core stage, launch controllers have resumed operations,” NASA wrote in an replace (opens in new tab) at 12:25 pm ET. “Groups carried out chill down operations once more earlier than liquid oxygen started flowing into the tank and adjusted pump speeds as mandatory throughout move to assist guarantee temperatures stay beneath limits. Additionally they opened valves to bleed off any heat liquid oxygen.”

NASA has additionally begun filling the Artemis 1 core stage with the super-cold liquid hydrogen propellant the rocket will use, in all, Artemis 1’s House Launch System rocket will use 537,000 gallons of propellant throughout its launch to the moon. — Tariq Malik

2022-04-14T14:26:48.046Z

Artemis 1 moon mission take a look at runs into oxygen snag

NASA has continued its work testing {hardware} that can fly on the uncrewed Artemis 1 mission later this 12 months. This morning, mission personnel labored to chill oxygen traces in preparation for gas loading, however as liquid oxygen started flowing into the rocket, groups observed that the temperature had crept too excessive and paused the take a look at, which had been concentrating on a “launch (opens in new tab)” time of three:57 p.m. EDT (1957 GMT).

“As groups started the liquid oxygen (LOX) gradual fill, a temperature restrict was exceeded,” Jeremy Parsons, deputy supervisor of the Exploration Floor Methods staff at Kennedy House Heart, wrote in a tweet (opens in new tab). “Groups consider they perceive the problem and are working an answer that can enable operations to renew. These are all vital features of take a look at situations in complicated environments.”

2022-04-13T17:35:34.531Z

NASA powers up Artemis 1 rocket’s core stage, Orion spacecraft

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In a single day from Tuesday to Wednesday (April 12 to April 13), the Artemis 1 staff powered up the core stage of the mission’s large House Launch System rocket in addition to its Orion spacecraft, NASA officers wrote in an replace Wednesday (opens in new tab).

This work is a part of the Artemis 1 “moist gown rehearsal,” a observe run of important prelaunch procedures reminiscent of rocket fueling. The staff stays on monitor to fill the tanks of the SLS core stage (however not the higher stage) on Thursday (April 14), as deliberate, company officers stated.

The moist gown is scheduled to wrap up on Thursday. If the whole lot goes nicely, the Artemis 1 staff will then proceed towards gearing up for the mission, which is able to launch an uncrewed Orion on a journey across the moon, maybe as early as June.

2022-04-12T22:04:22.387Z

NASA resumes Artemis 1 moon mission’s moist gown rehearsal

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NASA has resumed a key prelaunch take a look at of its Artemis 1 moon mission.

The Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal started as soon as once more at about 5 p.m. EDT (2100 GMT) on Tuesday (April 12), when staff members arrived at their stations on the Launch Management Heart at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart (KSC) in Florida.

The moist gown will unfold over the subsequent 48 hours, with the large occasions — fueling of the core stage of Artemis 1’s large House Launch System rocket, for instance, and the efficiency of a number of simulated countdowns — occurring on Thursday (April 12). 

The climate seems to be good for tanking operations on Thursday, NASA officers wrote in a weblog publish on Tuesday (opens in new tab). 

This is not the primary try at Artemis 1’s moist gown. NASA started the take a look at on April 1 and aimed to complete it on April 3, however technical points and the April 8 launch of the personal Ax-1 astronaut mission pushed issues again to Tuesday. 

One of many technical points, a defective valve on the Artemis 1 cellular launch tower, led to the modification of some moist gown procedures. NASA had initially meant to gas up each levels of the SLS, for instance, however will now give attention to tanking simply the core stage. Learn extra in our story right here (opens in new tab).

2022-04-12T18:57:43.409Z

NASA resuming Artemis 1 moon rocket take a look at Tuesday

(Picture credit score: NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA plans to renew the essential “moist gown rehearsal” of its Artemis 1 moon mission Tuesday (April 12) after a greater than weeklong delay.

The take a look at — a observe run of an important Artemis 1 prelaunch actions, together with rocket fueling — started on April 1 and was speculated to wrap up 48 hours later. Technical points pushed issues again a number of days, nevertheless, and the staff then needed to stand down for the launch of the Ax-1 personal astronaut mission, which lifted off Friday (April 8) from a neighboring launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart in Florida.

However the moist gown is slated to choose up once more Tuesday with a “name to stations” at 5 p.m. EDT (2100 GMT). The large-ticket gadgets, together with fueling of Artemis 1’s large House Launch System (SLS) rocket, will happen Thursday (April 14), if all goes in response to plan.

Solely the core stage of the two-stage SLS can be fueled, nevertheless. The unique plan known as for fueling the higher stage as nicely, however NASA nixed that half after discovering an issue with a valve on Artemis 1’s cellular launch tower. Learn our full story right here.

2022-04-08T13:37:47.346Z

Artemis is again to work on Saturday

A view of the Artemis 1 rocket on the launch pad earlier than a “moist gown rehearsal” to organize for launch. (Picture credit score: NASA)

NASA has introduced that it’s going to resume work on the Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal, a vital pre-flight take a look at for the uncrewed moon-circling mission attributable to launch this summer time. The company started moist gown rehearsal actions on April 1, however needed to cease procedures twice. Then, NASA personnel stood down from the rehearsal with a purpose to allow the Ax-1 mission to the Worldwide House Station to launch on Friday (April 8).

Now, NASA has a plan to get again to work on the rocket examine. Company personnel will start work on Saturday (April 9) at about 5 p.m. EDT (2100 GMT). The Artemis 1 staff will work by every activity of launch preparations, straight by to only beneath 10 seconds earlier than what can be launch time on an actual flight. If all goes nicely, the staff will attain that “T-0” time on Monday (April 11) at about 2:40 p.m. EDT (1840 GMT), NASA officers wrote in a press release (opens in new tab).

2022-04-04T21:29:36.226Z

NASA halts fueling of Artemis 1 moon rocket attributable to valve difficulty

The “moist gown rehearsal” of NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission has hit one other snag.

The essential three-day take a look at was speculated to wrap up Sunday (April 3) with the fueling of Artemis 1’s large House Launch System (SLS) rocket, however an issue with the followers on its cellular launch tower pushed issues again to Monday (April 4). The Artemis 1 staff started loading 700,000 gallons of supercold liquid propellants into the rocket on Monday however needed to halt after discovering an issue with a vent valve on the cellular launcher.

“Due the vent valve difficulty, the launch director has known as off the take a look at for the day. The staff is making ready to dump LOX and can start discussing how rapidly the automobile could be rotated for the subsequent try. Loads of nice studying and progress immediately,” NASA’s Exploration Floor Methods program stated through Twitter Monday afternoon (opens in new tab). (“LOX” is liquid oxygen, one of many two SLS propellants. The opposite is liquid hydrogen.)

Keep tuned for extra updates.

2022-04-04T18:22:25.585Z

NASA units new Artemis 1 “launch” time of 6:02 p.m. EDT

NASA has set a brand new “launch” time for its Artemis 1 moon mission — 6:02 p.m. EDT (2202 GMT) immediately (April 4).

The massive House Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion capsule that can fly Artemis 1 will not truly get off the bottom immediately, in fact; NASA is at present conducting a “moist gown rehearsal” that simulates lots of the actions main as much as launch, together with fueling of the SLS. This important trial began on Friday afternoon (April 1) and was speculated to wrap up on Sunday (April 3), however a number of technical points pushed some work to immediately. 

Maintain checking again right here for updates. And you’ll see dwell video of the SLS-Orion stack on the launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart right here (opens in new tab).

2022-04-04T14:52:28.953Z

NASA ‘go’ to gas Artemis 1 moon rocket

NASA launch controllers cleared the Artemis 1` moon rocket to proceed with “tanking” (or fueling) the House Launch System booster immediately at 7:40 a.m. EDT (1140 GMT). Later, officers are anticipated to offer a “go” to really begin the fueling course of. 

NASA experiences that the take a look at staff is in a maintain at present as they work to resolve an outage with a vendor that gives gaseous nitrogen that’s wanted for the tanking course of.

“Nitrogen is used to organize for, and through tanking operations, to supply a non-flammable setting inside the SLS. When the problem is resolved, the countdown clock will decide again up with T-6 hours, 40 minutes on the clock (L-7 hours, 20 minutes) remaining within the countdown, (opens in new tab) starting with chilling down the liquid oxygen traces for the core stage,” NASA wrote in an replace (opens in new tab). 

Earlier, NASA was concentrating on a deliberate T-0 “launch time” of two:40 p.m. EDT (1840 GMT) by which to conclude immediately’s take a look at. We’re awaiting phrase from NASA if that point will change. 

2022-04-04T10:39:24.850Z

NASA to strive Artemis 1 fueling take a look at once more

NASA will make a second try and gas the Artemis 1 House Launch System moon rocket immediately after a floor programs gear downside on the rocket’s cellular launcher prevented the take a look at on Sunday (April 3).

The Artemis 1 moon rocket is standing atop Pad 39B of NASA’s Kennedy House Heart in Cape Canaveral, Florida, the place it has been present process a important “moist gown rehearsal” to observe a full launch countdown forward of its moon mission later this 12 months. 

At 6 a.m. EDT (1000 GMT), the launch management staff was anticipated to fulfill and review the rocket’s standing earlier than deciding whether or not to start loading gas at round 7 a.m. EDT (1100 GMT). If permitted, the staff would then proceed to gas the SLS rocket with the 700,000 gallons of super-cold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen. 

NASA plans to countdown to a T-0 “liftoff” time of two:40 p.m. EDT (1840 GMT). 

2022-04-03T17:05:51.027Z

Scrub! NASA calls off Artemis 1 fueling take a look at

NASA has known as off its deliberate “moist gown rehearsal” fueling take a look at of its first Artemis 1 moon rocket over security considerations with the rocket’s cellular launch platform. 

NASA introduced the scrub on Twitter at 12:06 p.m. EDT (1606 GMT), almost 5 hours after fueling was initially scheduled to happen. The rationale, NASA officers stated, was a pressurization downside on the cellular launcher that homes floor crew programs. 

“Groups have determined to clean tanking operations for the moist gown rehearsal attributable to lack of skill to pressurize the cellular launcher. The followers are wanted to supply optimistic stress to the enclosed areas throughout the cellular launcher and preserve out hazardous gases,” NASA wrote in an replace immediately. “Technicians are unable to securely proceed with loading the propellants into the rocket’s core stage and interim cryogenic propulsion stage with out this functionality.”

NASA is now working to find out if floor crews could make one other try and gas the Artemis 1 mission’s House Launch System rocket on Monday, April 4. 

A media briefing on NASA’s plans is predicted later immediately.

2022-04-03T12:06:31.311Z

Fueling day for Artemis 1 moon rocket

NASA’s Artemis 1 House Launch System moon rocket stands atop Launch Pad 39B on the Kennedy House Heart in Cape Canaveral, Florida throughout a fueling take a look at on April 3, 2022. (Picture credit score: NASA Kennedy House Heart)

It is fueling day for NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket because the company nears the principle occasion of its “moist gown rehearsal.” 

At 6:45 a.m. EDT immediately, NASA’s Artemis 1 launch director gave the “go” to start fueling the Artemis 1 House Launch System rocket at 7:20 a.m. EDT (1120 GMT). 

Robust storms in a single day induced about an hour of delays for crews working at Launch Pad 39B, in response to Jeremy Parsons, NASA’s deputy supervisor of the Exploration Floor Methods, who’s dwell Tweeting the take a look at.

4 lightning strikes occurred within the neighborhood of the Pad 39B website, together with the strongest strike to the pad’s protecting catenary wire and tower construction designed to protect the Artemis 1 moon rocket from direct lightning hits. 

“1 of the strikes final night time was the strongest we’ve got seen since we put in the brand new lightning safety system,” Parsons wrote. “It hit the catenary wire that runs between the three towers. System carried out extraordinarily nicely & saved SLS and Orion secure. Glad we enhanced safety since Shuttle!”

(1/4) 1 of the strikes final night time was the strongest we’ve got seen since we put in the brand new lightning safety system. It hit the catenary wire that runs between the three towers. System carried out extraordinarily nicely & saved SLS and Orion secure. Glad we enhanced safety since Shuttle!April 3, 2022

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2022-04-02T13:08:33.740Z

Artemis 1 SLS rocket core stage powered up for take a look at

NASA’s three-day launch countdown and fueling take a look at for its Artemis 1 moon rocket is in full swing, with engineers powering up the House Launch System’s core stage at 3 a.m. EDT (0700 GMT) this morning, NASA experiences. 

The take a look at, known as a “moist gown rehearsal,” is practising launch countdown and fueling procedures for the House Launch System rocket that can be wanted when NASA launches the precise Artemis 1 moon mission with this booster round late Could or June. 

You may see dwell views of the Artemis 1 House Launch System on the launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy Newsroom YouTube Channel, which is embedded above.

The solar rises behind NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket at Pad 39B of the Kennedy House Heart in Cape Canaveral, Florida. (Picture credit score: NASA)

Here is what NASA has on faucet for immediately: “Round 3 a.m. on Saturday April 2, at roughly L-35 hours and 20 minutes, the Artemis I launch management staff powered up the House Launch System rocket’s core stage (opens in new tab), which can be loaded with greater than 700,000 gallons of propellants in the course of the tanking part of the countdown (opens in new tab). Throughout the day, groups will cost Orion flight batteries, conduct last preparations on umbilical arms, and conduct a last pre-launch walkdown,” the company wrote in a standing replace (opens in new tab).

At 10 a.m. EDT (1400 GMT), NASA will conduct a climate briefing, at which era the company will launch a brand new replace. Jeremy Parsons, NASA’s deputy supervisor of the Exploration Floor Methods program at @NASAKennedy (opens in new tab), is offering dwell updates through the company’s NASA Exploration Floor Methods Twitter account. — Tariq Malik

2022-03-29T16:23:00.288Z

Artemis 1 moist gown rehearsal press convention

NASA will maintain a teleconference immediately at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT) to debate the company’s important first fueling take a look at for the Artemis 1 moon rocket at present standing atop Launch Pad 39B on the Kennedy House Heart in Florida. You may watch it dwell on the high of our homepage.

Known as a “moist gown rehearsal,” the multi-day take a look at will start on April 1 and finish on April 3 and function a launch day gown rehearsal for NASA’s Artemis 1 uncrewed moon mission. Artemis 1 is scheduled to launch no sooner than late Could or early June. 

Talking in immediately’s convention can be:

• Tom Whitmeyer, deputy affiliate administrator for widespread exploration programs improvement, NASA Headquarters in Washington
• Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, NASA Exploration Floor Methods program, NASA Kennedy
• John Honeycutt, supervisor, House Launch System program, NASA’s Marshall House Flight Heart in Huntsville, Alabama
• Howard Hu, supervisor, Orion program, NASA’s Johnson House Heart in Houston
• Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission supervisor, NASA Headquarters

Tune in at 1 p.m. EDT to seek out out extra about NASA’s Artemis 1 fueling take a look at plans.

2022-03-18T13:35:24.766Z

There is a rocket there, we promise!

An early-morning view of the Artemis 1 rocket on the launch pad taken on March 18, 2022, by House.com senior author Chelsea Gohd. (Picture credit score: Future/Chelsea Gohd)

House.com senior author Chelsea Gohd is on the scene in foggy early-morning Florida testing the Artemis 1 rocket on the launch pad. She’s live-tweeting the go to so comply with alongside to listen to all the newest and see tons extra photographs:

Hey look! It’s Artemis 1 on the launch pad! 😂 pic.twitter.com/SqSS0wnROLMarch 18, 2022

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2022-03-18T12:14:27.444Z

NASA’s Artemis 1 megarocket is on the launch pad

NASA’s Artemis 1 House Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion capsule at historic Launch Advanced 39B at Kennedy House Heart, Florida. (Picture credit score: NASA/Joel Kowsky)

It is a milestone area followers have been ready for for ages: NASA’s first House Launch System (SLS) rocket reached the launch pad within the early morning of Friday (March 18). The rocket will bear a few month of testing, retreat to the Automobile Meeting Constructing, roll out once more and launch no sooner than late Could.

2022-03-17T22:40:14.932Z

NASA chief Invoice Nelson speaks throughout Artemis rollout

(Picture credit score: NASA TV)

The Artemis 1 rollout featured an look by NASA Administrator Invoice Nelson, who gave a 13-minute speech because the company’s House Launch System megarocket and Orion capsule rolled slowly by within the background. 

“Girls and gents, the world’s strongest rocket ever proper right here,” Nelson stated. “It is again to the moon after which on to Mars!”

2022-03-17T22:15:11.937Z

Artemis 1 clears the VAB!

(Picture credit score: NASA TV)

The House Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion capsule that can fly NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission this summer time emerge from the Automobile Meeting Constructing at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart in Florida on March 17, 2022. The SLS-Orion duo are on their option to the launch pad for testing, a 4-mile (6.4 kilometers) journey that is anticipated to take 11 hours. Learn extra.

2022-03-17T22:06:05.217Z

Rollout has begun!

(Picture credit score: NASA TV)

NASA started rolling its Artemis 1 moon mission out to the launch pad at Kennedy House Heart in Florida immediately (March 17) at 5:47 p.m. EDT (2147 GMT). The company’s crawler-transporter 2 automobile is carrying the House Launch System rocket and Orion capsule on a 4-mile (6.4 kilometers) journey that is anticipated to take about 11 hours. Learn extra right here.

2022-03-17T21:06:20.581Z

Artemis 1 rollout is dwell!

NASA TV has begun livestreaming the rollout of its Artemis 1 moon mission to the launch pad at Florida’s Kennedy House Heart for testing. Watch it dwell and browse extra right here.

2022-03-17T19:31:52.129Z

NASA opens VAB doorways for Artemis 1 rollout

The cellular launcher with NASA’s House Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft aboard is seen contained in the Automobile Meeting Constructing in the course of the opening of the doorways to Excessive Bay 3 earlier than rolling out to Launch Advanced 39B for the primary time, Thursday, March 17, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart in Florida.  (Picture credit score: NASA/Keegan Barber)

NASA has opened the huge bay doorways on the Automobile Meeting Constructing to start immediately’s deliberate rollout of the primary House Launch System megarocket that can be used to launch the Artemis 1 mission to the moon. Rollout will start at 5 p.m. EDT (2100 GMT). 

House.com Senior Author Chelsea Gohd is at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart in Cape Canaveral, Florida the place she is protecting the rollout dwell. Here is a few of her photographs to this point. 

Gradual and regular is the secret immediately pic.twitter.com/V4uHvuaJ1lMarch 17, 2022

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2022-03-17T10:57:12.072Z

It is rollout day for Artemis 1 moon rocket!

It is lastly right here: rollout day for NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket.  

As House.com Senior Author Chelsea Gohd experiences, NASA’s first House Launch System megarocket will roll to Launch Pad 39B on the Kennedy House Heart in Florida at 5 p.m. EDT (2100 GMT). You’ll watch it dwell at begin time on this web page and on the House.com homepage, courtesy of NASA TV. It can take as much as 12 hours to achieve the pad. Gohd is on the Kennedy House Heart and can cowl the rollout in a single day for House.com. 

The Artemis 1 mission will launch an uncrewed Orion spacecraft across the moon no sooner than late Could 2022. At present’s rollout is a debut of kinds for the rocket and can kick off a month of pad checks that, NASA hopes, will embody a “moist gown rehearsal” to gas the rocket for the primary time.

At present’s rollout marks the largest transfer in years for NASA’s huge crawler service automobile as nicely. The Apollo-era automobile, initially constructed to maneuver Saturn V rockets, weighs 5.75 million kilos (2.60 million kilograms) and was used to maneuver NASA area shuttles and the Ares I-X take a look at rocket to the pad. 

House.com’s Spaceflight Editor Mike Wall has this explainer of the crawler service automobile.

2022-03-14T18:06:28.054Z

Artemis 1 rollout media teleconference immediately

At present (March 14), NASA can be internet hosting a dwell media teleconference discussing the main points of the upcoming rollout of the Artemis 1 autos.

Rollout of the autos, the House Launch System (SLS) megarocket and the Orion spacecraft, will happen on Thursday (March 17) at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart in Florida. The pair can be carried by the company’s crawler-transporter 2 automobile on a gradual, 4-mile journey to Launch Pad 39B. 

Be part of the media teleconference (opens in new tab)dwell immediately at 5:30 EST (2230 GMT) at House.com or instantly through the company’s Youtube channel. You may watch the occasion dwell on the video above.

2022-03-08T01:48:12.152Z

Ship your title across the moon on Artemis 1

You may ship your title across the moon on NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, an uncrewed flight that is scheduled to launch in Could or June. Simply join a free “boarding move” at this NASA web page (opens in new tab) — that is all there may be to it! Learn extra right here.

2022-02-24T23:18:26.480Z

Artemis 1 rocket rollout set for March 17 for Could launch

A detailed-up view of NASA’s Artemis 1 House Launch System megarocket contained in the Automobile Meeting Constructing at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart in Florida on Sept. 20, 2021. (Picture credit score: NASA/Frank Michaux)

In a press convention immediately, NASA introduced that it’s going to roll out the Artemis 1 moon rocket, the company’s first House Launch System megarocket, on March 17 on the Kennedy House Heart in a significant milestone for the company’s return to the moon. 

Artemis 1 will roll out to Launch Pad 39B on the Kennedy House Heart for as much as a month of pad checks and a “moist gown rehearsal” by which the rocket can be fueled as if for launch. The checks will set the stage for an Artemis 1 launch someday in Could 2022, however that would slip to June or July, NASA officers stated immediately. 

You may learn the total story, together with particulars on the moist gown rehearsal, rollout and launch window plans, in our wrap story by Mike Wall.

2022-02-24T17:42:43.270Z

NASA Artemis 1 mission replace immediately

Replace for 1:30 pm ET: NASA is now concentrating on 2:30 p.m. EST (1930 GMT) for its press teleconference immediately on the Artemis 1 moon mission replace.

NASA will maintain a dwell teleconference immediately to debate its plans to launch the Artemis 1 moon mission as early as April. The teleconference will start at 1:30 pm ET (2030 GMT) immediately and you may hear in dwell right here. 

Artemis 1 is NASA’s first mission to the moon beneath the company’s Artemis program, which goals to ship astronauts to the moon by round 2025 or so. That crewed moon touchdown will happen on the Artemis 3 mission. 

As the primary to fly, Artemis 1 won’t carry a crew, however will fly on a visit across the moon with devices, cubesats and extra aboard. The mission will use the brand new House Launch System to launch an Orion area capsule to the moon and again. 

The rollout of that SLS moon rocket is predicted someday in March, with NASA attributable to give an replace on that course of immediately.

2022-02-22T19:46:06.112Z

NASA fires up Artemis 1 moon rocket’s first-stage engines once more

NASA’s House Launch System rocket being readied for rollout forward of its take a look at flight to the moon later this 12 months. (Picture credit score: NASA)

NASA seems to have ironed out the kinks with the core-stage engines of the House Launch System (SLS) rocket that can launch the Artemis 1 moon mission this spring.

A defective controller on one of many SLS core-stage engines required some troubleshooting not too long ago, pushing the launch of Artemis 1 — an uncrewed journey across the moon — again to April. These fixes appeared to work, for the SLS core stage engines carried out as anticipated throughout a current sequence of checks, NASA officers introduced on Friday (Feb. 18). Learn our story about these developments right here.

And talking of developments: We will get one other Artemis 1 replace quickly. NASA will maintain a media teleconference on Thursday (Feb. 24) at 1:30 p.m. EST (1830 GMT) to debate the newest progress towards launch. You may hearken to it dwell Thursday right here at House.com, courtesy of NASA, or instantly through the area company.

2022-02-02T23:44:02.367Z

Artemis 1 rollout delayed, NASA says

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, absolutely assembled with its launch abort system, is lifted above the House Launch System (SLS) rocket in Excessive Bay 3 of the Automobile Meeting Constructing at Kennedy House Heart in Florida on Oct. 20, 2021. (Picture credit score: NASA/Frank Michaux)

NASA’s first Artemis moon mission will launch just a little later than anticipated.

At present (Feb. 2), NASA introduced that the rollout of its House Launch System (SLS) megarocket and Orion capsule can be pushed from February to March, although the company has but to announce a precise date. 

“Finally, we will launch this flight {hardware} when the flight {hardware} is prepared and when the staff’s prepared,” Mike Bolger, this system supervisor of exploration floor programs at NASA’s Kennedy House Heart, informed House.com throughout a information convention held immediately.

Whereas the precise rollout date and new launch date haven’t but been introduced, Mike Sarafin, the Artemis 1 mission supervisor at NASA Headquarters, stated in the course of the information convention that if the launch is pushed to April or Could, a launch window would prolong from April 8 to April 23; one other would open Could 7 and shut Could 21.

Be taught extra at House.com right here.

2022-02-02T16:58:58.741Z

Artemis 1 standing briefing begins quickly

NASA officers are holding a information convention immediately (Feb. 2) at 12 p.m. EST (1700 GMT) to debate the delayed rollout of the SLS rocket. You may hearken to the teleconference dwell within the window above, courtesy of NASA. 

“Whereas the groups are usually not working any main points, NASA has added extra time to finish closeout actions contained in the VAB [Vehicle Assembly Building] previous to rolling the rocket out for the primary time,” company officers wrote in a assertion (opens in new tab).

Full story: NASA delays rollout of Artemis 1 moon mission’s SLS megarocket till March. Hear why immediately.