Corrosion affects Lunar Gateway's habitable modules

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed that the two delivered habitable modules for the Lunar Gateway space station, HALO and I-HAB, have corrosion issues. The revelation came during Congressional testimony and adds to reasons for pausing the program to prioritize lunar surface missions. Northrop Grumman and the European Space Agency are addressing the problem.

For a decade, NASA has promoted the Lunar Gateway as a lunar-orbiting station to test deep-space habitation and support lunar exploration. Launch plans slipped from 2022 to 2024 for the HALO module and power unit, with I-HAB slated for 2026. In March, Isaacman announced a pause on the Gateway to focus resources on the Moon's surface, amid competition from China's lunar ambitions and ballooning costs.

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Conceptual illustration of NASA's $20B Ignition moon base on lunar surface, highlighting shift from canceled Lunar Gateway amid Artemis program.
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NASA cancels Lunar Gateway to prioritize $20B moon base under Ignition plan

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced the Ignition initiative on March 24, canceling the Lunar Gateway orbiting station to focus on a $20 billion three-phase moon base on the lunar surface. The shift, echoing Trump administration budget proposals, supports frequent Artemis crewed landings amid competition from China and preparations for the first crewed Artemis mission with a launch window opening April 1.

Thales Alenia Space addresses issue in Lunar Gateway modules

Thales Alenia Space has acknowledged a manufacturing issue affecting habitation modules for NASA's former Lunar Gateway project. The company stated it will fix the problem, described as a 'well-known metallurgical behavior,' by the end of the third quarter of 2026. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman recently disclosed corrosion in the modules during congressional testimony.

NASA seeks to accelerate lunar landers for 2028 Artemis landing

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NASA is working with SpaceX and Blue Origin to simplify requirements for their Human Landing Systems, aiming for a 2028 moon landing. Lori Glaze, head of NASA's deep space exploration, said both companies have submitted proposals to speed up development by avoiding complex orbits. Officials are analyzing compatibility with the Orion spacecraft.

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NASA overhauls Artemis moon program to address delays

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NASA cancels Exploration Upper Stage in Artemis program shakeup

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Artemis II detects helium leak but proceeds to safe reentry

Artemis II launch target slips to April 1 after helium issue rollback

NASA has delayed the Artemis II mission to April 1 following a helium flow problem that rolled the rocket back from the pad, building on prior fixes for hydrogen leaks during fueling tests. This first crewed lunar orbit since 1972 faces ongoing maintenance before returning to the launch site.

NASA launches Artemis II moon mission with German technology

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The US space agency NASA is set to launch its Artemis II mission today, sending astronauts to orbit the moon for the first time in over 50 years. Four astronauts from the US and Canada will undertake a test flight lasting about ten days. Germany provides the key European Service Module for the Orion spacecraft via the European Space Agency.

Artemis II crew approaches moon's far side on day six

NASA's Artemis II mission has reached day six, with its four-person crew nearing the far side of the moon. The spacecraft remains on track for a lunar flyby while the astronauts share images and videos of Earth. They are also testing systems for future missions and addressing a toilet issue.

Nasa's artemis ii mission to break distance records

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Fifty-eight years after Apollo 8's lunar orbit, Nasa is set to launch Artemis II, a crewed flyby that will take astronauts farther from Earth than ever before. The mission will test key technologies for future lunar landings and mark a step toward a permanent moon base. The crew, currently in quarantine, includes commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.

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NASA targets March 6 for Artemis II moon mission launch

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NASA starts countdown rehearsal for Artemis II moon mission

 

 

 

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