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SLS Program pushing toward Critical Design Review

The Space Launch System (SLS) management have set the milestones and dates for the upcoming…

Battle of the Heavyweight Rockets – SLS could face Exploration Class rival

With the recent announcement the Space Launch System (SLS) has become challenged by her schedule,…

VAB preparing for key role during SLS processing flow

The iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at the world famous Kennedy Space Center (KSC) may…

SLS positioning for ARRM and Europa missions

Space Launch System (SLS) managers are conducting a feasibility study into the use of a…

SpaceX advances drive for Mars rocket via Raptor power

SpaceX Co-Founder and Vice President of Propulsion Development Tom Mueller has revealed the company is…

SLS launch rate requires repetitive cadence – Gerstenmaier

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) will launch at least once per year, as a “necessary”…

RS-25 Second Life: SLS Core Stage engine set for summer testing

The RS-25 – the engine that enjoyed a hugely successful career with the Space Shuttle…

SMAT fires up to open SLS acoustic testing

The Scale Model Acoustic Test (SMAT) – a mini-me version of the SLS – has…

New SLS mission options explored via new Large Upper Stage

As NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket continues toward its initial debut in 2017, a…

SLS upper stage proposals reveal increasing payload-to-destination options

With less than a year to go before the inaugural flight of NASA’s Orion crew…

ATK reach another milestone in SLS advanced booster drive

ATK announced they successfully completed the filament winding of a pathfinder Advanced Booster composite case. The…

Industry leaders claim SLS capability could create new missions

Leaders of several major space industry companies have claimed that the unrivalled capability of the…

NASA Con Ops Assess Baseline Features for SLS/Orion Mission to Mars

More clues into NASA’s long term goal of sending humans to Mars have been provided…

Mobile Launcher major modifications to begin for SLS

The former Ares I Mobile Launcher (ML) will soon begin major modification work – pending the…

Wind Tunnel tests evaluating environmental conditions for SLS

The various configurations of the Space Launch System (SLS) are continuing their wind tunnel testing…

Stennis preparing to throttle up SLS engine testing

NASA’s Stennis Space Center is deep into preparations for numerous engine testing for the Space…

NASA managers evaluate yearlong deep space asteroid mission

On track for their respective debuts, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion feature front…

ATK/NASA investigating void issue in SLS test motor segment

Experts from ATK and NASA are investigating the cause of voids in the aft segment…

Orion may require 30 hour orbital checkout prior to TLI

NASA teams are exploring the possibility of launching Orion into a High Elliptical Orbit (HEO),…