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space1 month ago•4 min saved

NASA's Roman Space Telescope Clears Final Mirror Check, Heads to Launch

NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center completed the final inspection of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s 2.4-meter primary mirror, confirming no specks, proper coating, and alignment. The ultralow-expansion glass mirror is silver-coated for near-infrared light and is exceptionally smooth; it will be shipped to Kennedy Space Center for an early-September launch, with the sunshade hood deployed and the aperture cover stowed for launch preparations.

via NASA (.gov)|

#final-inspection #launch-readiness #nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope

science4 months ago•1 min saved

Artemis II Targets April 1 for Four-Astronaut Lunar Flyby

NASA says Artemis II, a four-astronaut crewed lunar flyby—the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years—is on track to launch as early as April 1 after addressing issues that caused February–March postponements; officials say the test flight carries some risk but the team and hardware are ready, with remaining work underway.

via The New York Times|

#april-2026 #artemis-ii #launch-readiness

space-exploration5 months ago•49 min saved

Artemis 2: NASA's leaky fueling test keeps lunar launch on edge

NASA fueled the Artemis 2 Space Launch System at Kennedy Space Center on Feb. 2 for a critical wet dress rehearsal, during which LH2 leaks at the tail service mast umbilical were briefly encountered but quickly addressed. The test kept Artemis 2 on track for a potential Feb. 8 liftoff, pending weather and a successful overall rehearsal, with a press briefing to update the status expected on Feb. 3.

via Space|

#artemis-2 #launch-readiness #lh2

space-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Congressional Memo Reveals Rocket Lab's Neutron Launch Readiness Misrepresentation"

An internal congressional memo raises doubts about Rocket Lab's claim that its Neutron rocket will be ready for launch by December 15, 2024, to meet a crucial Space Force contract deadline. The memo suggests that Rocket Lab has misrepresented its launch readiness and escalates its campaign to gain a competitive advantage. Uncertainties around the rocket's engine testing and completion of launch infrastructure at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility are highlighted as major issues. Rocket Lab declined to comment on the memo's claims.

via TechCrunch|

#congressional-memo #launch-readiness #neutron-rocket