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technology29 days ago•5 min saved

Thales confirms corrosion on HALO module, pledges fixes by Q3 2026

NASA’s briefing exposed corrosion on Lunar Gateway’s HALO and I-HAB habitats. Northrop Grumman acknowledged a manufacturing irregularity, ESA confirmed corrosion on I-HAB, and Thales Alenia Space issued a statement noting a surface metallurgical issue on HALO and promising repairs by the end of Q3 2026, with similar actions for I-HAB in coordination with ESA. Axiom Space reported related issues on Module 1. The disclosures raise questions about repair feasibility and could affect Gateway timelines beyond 2030, while underscoring competition in space-habitat pressure vessels.

via Ars Technica|

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space-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Northrop's Lunar Gateway Module Program Costs Soar to $100 Million"

Northrop Grumman has reported a $42 million charge on its contract to build the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) module for NASA's lunar Gateway, bringing its total losses on the program to $100 million for the year. The company attributed the charge to cost growth and evolving mission requirements. The HALO module, part of NASA's lunar Gateway, is based on Northrop's Cygnus cargo spacecraft and is intended to provide living accommodations and docking ports for visiting spacecraft and lunar landers. The company is also taking a more cautious approach to bidding on fixed-price contracts in light of the HALO program's challenges. NASA's recent announcement of delays to the Artemis missions could separately delay the launch of the first Gateway elements.

via SpaceNews|

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