Nicole whips 100-mph gust at NASA's moon rocket on Kennedy Space Center launchpad
Even before making landfall, Hurricane Nicole produced nearly 90-mph wind gusts on Florida's Space Coast, where NASA's Space Launch System rocket is on the launchpad awaiting its launch to the moon.
Artemis I rocket launch delayed again due to tropical storm headed toward Florida
NASA is pushing the target launch date and time for its Artemis 1 mission to Wednesday, Nov. 16, with a two-hour window that opens at 1:04 a.m. EST. If needed, NASA has a backup launch opportunity on Saturday, Nov. 19.
Artemis I moon rocket will remain on launchpad and ride out Nicole's impacts, NASA says
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center announced Monday it plans to keep its Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft sitting on the launch pad as Nicole rolls through.
Will Nicole impact NASA's latest Artemis I launch attempt? SLS and Orion to remain at KSC launch pad
Florida is preparing for impacts from Subtropical Storm Nicole. The system will soak the Space Coast and bring hurricane-strength winds near where NASA's Artemis 1 rocket is awaiting liftoff.
Artemis 1 begins rollout to Kennedy Space Center launchpad ahead of 3rd liftoff attempt
NASA teams are preparing to move the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft to the launchpad for another try at conducting the Artemis 1 test flight around the moon.
Artemis I Mission: NASA's Super Guppy delivers heat shield for upcoming mission
The heat shield for NASA's Artemis I rocket was delivered though NASA's Super Guppy on Wednesday.
NASA to practice moonwalks, conduct rover tests in Arizona for future Artemis missions
As NASA eyes November as the next opportunity to launch its Artemis I mission to the moon from Kennedy Space Center in Florida – the first in a series of missions – NASA said it would conduct analog missions – simulated missions -- in Arizona to practice moonwalks, and to test the capabilities of its rovers.
Artemis I Mission: NASA targeting November launch of moon rocket
NASA officials are targeting November for its next attempt to launch the Artemis I rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida to the moon.
Artemis I flight hardware, facilities spared significant damage from Hurricane Ian
NASA said the flight hardware and facilities housing Artemis I are in good shape following Hurricane Ian's close brush with Kennedy Space Center on Thursday.
NASA moon rocket back in hangar as Ian approaches Cape Canaveral
NASA’s moon rocket returned to the safety of its hangar Tuesday as Hurricane Ian approached Florida. Early Thursday morning, the National Hurricane Center adjusted the path for Hurricane Ian, shifting the storm just to the north of Kennedy Space Center. The hurricane was expected to be downgraded to a strong tropical storm before emerging over the Atlantic Ocean.
NASA to move Artemis I rocket back to Vehicle Assembly Building due to Hurricane Ian
The Artemis I Space Launch System Rocket will be pulled down from the launch pad and rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) Monday night due to Hurricane Ian, NASA said. The massive rocket will begin the rollback process Monday night at 11 p.m., further delaying the anticipated mission.
NASA's Artemis l moon rocket launch called off due to Tropical Storm Ian
NASA officials have called off the launch of its Artemis l moon rocket as Tropical Storm Ian approaches Florida.
Artemis I Mission: NASA encounters leak during Cryogenic tanking test to confirm hydrogen leak repairs
NASA said its team encountered a hydrogen leak during the tanking test for the Artemis I rocket Wednesday morning. The leak was found at the quick disconnect between the tail service mast umbilical and the rocket, officials said in a tweet.
Artemis I Mission: Here is when NASA could attempt to launch Artemis I rocket again
Alright space fans: NASA said late Monday that it is targeting Tuesday, Sept. 27 for its next launch attempt of the Artemis I mission to the Moon. A backup date is planned for Oct. 2, which is under review.
Artemis I Mission: NASA fixes leaks, hopes for late September moon rocket launch
Engineers have replaced the seals associated with the hydrogen leak on the Artemis I mission and will continue to inspect them all weekend, according to NASA. Leaks were the reason last weekend’s test launch was scrubbed.
Artemis I launch: NASA replaces seals on moon rocket, prepares for tanking test
NASA Artemis I teams have replaced seals on the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage associated with the liquid hydrogen leak detected during the Sept. 3 launch attempt.
Artemis I Mission: NASA targeting end of September for third Artemis I launch attempt
When will NASA attempt to launch its Artemis I moon rocket? At a Thursday teleconference, NASA officials said they were targeting Sept. 23 or Sept. 27, and potentially a third date, but cautioned that the dates have to still be confirmed, and depends on the repairs that need to be made to address hydrogen leaks.
NASA team to replace seal that prompted scrub of Artemis I launch
NASA’s new moon rocket sprang another dangerous fuel leak Saturday. While mission managers decided to haul the rocket off the pad and into the hangar for further repairs and system updates, some of the work and testing may be performed at the pad before the rocket is moved.
Artemis I launch scrubbed for second time over hydrogen fuel leak; new launch weeks away
NASA officials scrubbed the launch of the Artemis l mission on Saturday after attempts to fix a hydrogen fuel leak were unsuccessful.
LIVE BLOG: NASA officials scrub second attempt at Artemis launch
The next launch opportunity is expected on Labor Day.