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space28 days ago•16 min saved

Corrosion hits Gateway and commercial space-station hardware, prompting repairs

A corrosion issue at Thales Alenia Space has affected the HALO habitat for NASA's Gateway and ESA's I-Hab module, with Axiom Space's first commercial station module also impacted. Northrop Grumman and ESA say repairs are underway and expected to wrap by the end of Q3 2026, with root causes tied to forging, surface treatment, and material properties. The episode has influenced discussions about Gateway's future and potential reuse of components for a lunar base, while Axiom's Module 1 remains on track for 2028.

via SpaceNews|

#corrosion #gateway #halo

space1 month ago•17 min saved

ESA Responds to NASA on Gateway Module Corrosion

ESA has clarified the status of the HALO and I-HAB modules delivered for NASA's Gateway, confirming HALO arrived at Northrop Grumman with corrosion signs and that I-HAB has a similar issue but has not yet shipped. An ESA spokesperson said the corrosion likely stems from forging, surface treatment, and material properties and is technically manageable, not a showstopper. ESA also noted other Gateway components, such as the life-support system and thermal control pump, are experiencing delays, and while NASA is exploring repurposing Gateway elements for a future surface base, the schedule impact remains unresolved.

via European Spaceflight|

#corrosion #esa #gateway

spaceflight2 years ago•5 min saved

Europe's I-Hab: Continuing the Spacelab Legacy to the Moon

Europe's legacy of space modules, starting with the launch of Spacelab in 1983, continues with the development of I-Hab, an element of the Artemis Gateway station that will be deployed in lunar orbit. The hardware for these modules is built and assembled in Europe, with pressure shells still being machined in Turin, Italy, and integration work done in Bremen, Germany. I-Hab will serve as living quarters for crews of four aboard the Gateway and is designed to be smaller and stronger than previous European modules. It will have a "shirtsleeves" working environment and a design lifetime of 15 years. Additionally, plans are underway to deploy Spacelab-size modules on the lunar surface for a future moon base.

via Space.com|

#artemis-gateway #europe #i-hab