...the opportunity to launch large-aperture telescopes that will provide an unprecedented look at our universe. NASA is developing SLS in parallel with two other exploration systems development efforts - the Orion crew vehicle programme, managed at NASA...
...a valve problem, it is now a good time to review the SLS programme (relying, where possible, on audited facts). Questionable contracting Back ... that Congress could make informed funding decisions on SLS. SLS appeared to be $400 million over budget at ...
...is the less-imaginatively named Space Launch System (SLS). So far, the SLS has conducted a single launch, for the Artemis ... correct configuration) is not an evening’s work The Artemis-SLS programme, formally announced in April 2019, had predicted an ...
...calculating schedule margins, making the predicted launch dates for SLS unreliable. Meanwhile, refurbishing engines from the Space Shuttle ...“foreign objects found in various parts” of the first SLS rocket’s core stage, according to the report. Now the...
... to almost $3.5 billion with a period of performance through Sept. 30, 2029, and a total of 24 engines to support as many as six additional SLS flights. “This contract allows NASA to work with Aerojet Rocketdyne to build the rocket engines needed for...
...than 1.6 million pounds of thrust within seven seconds. The SLS is an incredible feat of engineering and the only rocket ...“Today’s successful hot fire test of the core stage for the SLS is an important milestone in NASA’s goal to return humans to ...