Corrosion in Lunar Gateway Modules Triggers Repairs and Reassessment

Ars Technica reports that the Lunar Gateway’s two habitable modules, HALO and I-HAB, show corrosion likely from a manufacturing irregularity involving forging, surface treatment, and materials. Northrop Grumman says HALO repairs should wrap by the end of Q3 and that the module can still be repurposed for lunar use, while ESA calls the issue technically manageable; I-HAB remains under construction as Gateway was paused to focus on the Moon.