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NASA’s Orion Capsule Heat Shield Wore Away in More Than 100 Places During 2022 Test Flight, Posing ‘Significant Risks’
A new report highlights safety issues that NASA must address before using the spacecraft to send astronauts to the moon, and the agency is already working on fixing the problems
NASA inspector general finds Orion heat shield issues 'pose significant risks' to Artemis 2 crew safety
The report says NASA found over 100 areas on Orion's heat shield — where thermal material protects the spacecraft from the heat of reentry — had worn away "differently than expected" during the spacecraft's reentry to Earth's atmosphere.
Clock is ticking for NASA to fix bucket of issues before next Artemis mission
Artemis I was finally launched as 2022 came to a close and was a significant achievement for NASA. The monster rocket had been monstrously delayed, but the launch, which suffered a number of setbacks, including a hydrogen leak on the pad, appeared to go off without a hitch.
Safety Issues With NASA's Moon Capsule Pose 'Significant Risks' to Artemis 2 Crew, Report Finds
NASA's inspector general revealed new details regarding lingering anomalies with the Orion capsule's heat shield.
Delayed Moon dreams: NASA’s safety concerns push Artemis II to 2025
NASA has rescheduled its inaugural 21st-century manned lunar mission from November 2024 to September 2025, though this new timeline is not guaranteed. A safety evaluation revealed the Orion capsule, essential for the mission,
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NASA inspector general report highlights issues with Orion heat shield
Technicians inspect the heat shield on the Orion capsule after Artemis 1. The heat shield lost most ... spacecraft’s heat ...
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NASA still investigating Orion heat shield issues from Artemis 1 moon mission
Earlier this year, NASA announced it had delayed until September ... with a launch by NASA's Space Launch System megarocket on Nov. 16, 2022. The 25-day Artemis 1 mission ended on Dec. 11, ...
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After a successful moon voyage, NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft helps prepares for the next (video)
(Both Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 were delayed in January due to several technical issues.) Related: Astronauts won't walk on the moon until 2026 after NASA delays next 2 Artemis missions ...
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NASA rolling Artemis 1 back to the pad...NASA rolling Artemis 1 back to the pad to finish WDR
Attempts in April to complete the Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) countdown demonstration test were delayed by multiple ... and Boosters to finally launch Artemis 1. During the two weeks from ...
Boeing is launching another Starliner space mission, as it struggles to compete with SpaceX
The first crewed mission for Boeing's Starliner will transport two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore.
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NASA still investigating Orion heat shield issues from Artemis 1 moon mission
Earlier this year, NASA announced it had delayed until September 2025 the crewed ... which began with a launch by NASA's ...