Space Launch System

NASA Awards SpaceX Second Contract Option for Artemis Moon Landing

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Astronaut, Space Launch System, Technology, Artemis 3, Starship, SpaceX, Artemis program, Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships, Marshall Space Flight Center, Industry, Multimedia, NASA, Exploration, Lunar lander, Science, Color, Transport, Communications satellite, Jet fuel, Artemis, Mars, Gateway, Moon

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded a contract modification to SpaceX to further develop its Starship human landing system to meet agency requirements for long-term human exploration of the Moon under Artemis.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded a contract modification to SpaceX to further develop its Starship human landing system to meet agency requirements for long-term human exploration of the Moon under Artemis.
  • With this addition, SpaceX will provide a second crewed landing demonstration mission in 2027 as part of NASA's Artemis IV mission.
  • Known as Option B, the modification follows an award to SpaceX in July 2021 under the Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships-2 ( NextSTEP-2 ) Appendix H Option A contract.
  • As part of that contract, SpaceX will also conduct an uncrewed demonstration mission to the Moon prior to Artemis III.

Auburn University and Boeing: Training and inspiring future engineers

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Space Launch System, T-7A, Industry, IDEAS, Learning, Student, Organization, Partnership, Business, Chief business officer, View, Research, Multimedia, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, NASA, Engineering education, Program, Alumnus, Torch Technologies, Fluoroestradiol F-18, Faculty, Auburn University, Medicine, Airline, Management, Engineering, Auburn, Boeing

AUBURN, Ala., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University and Boeing have enjoyed a longstanding partnership in support of Auburn students.

Key Points: 
  • AUBURN, Ala., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University and Boeing have enjoyed a longstanding partnership in support of Auburn students.
  • To date, more than 150 Auburn students have participated in the IDEAS program with Boeing.
  • "Boeing is extremely proud of the relationship we have with Auburn University and its College of Engineering," McCormick said.
  • "Through this strategic partnership, we are training and inspiring the next generation of engineers by pro-viding opportunities for students to gain hands-on engineering experience with real-world innovative products."

NASA Sets Coverage for Artemis I Moon Mission Launch

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 4, 2022
Kennedy Space Center, Marshall, Telephone, NASA TV, Temperature, UHF, Vehicle Assembly Building, RSVP, NASA, Tropical Storm Ian, Space Coast, VHF, Television, UHD, Space Launch System, YouTube, Social media, VAB, Launch Control Center, Accreditation, FM, Hispanic, Hertz, Kennedy, Blog, News, Policy, EST, SLS, Communications satellite, Facebook, Moon, Artemis

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is targeting Monday, Nov. 14, for the launch of the Artemis I Moon mission during a 69-minute launch window that opens at 12:07 a.m. EST.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is targeting Monday, Nov. 14, for the launch of the Artemis I Moon mission during a 69-minute launch window that opens at 12:07 a.m. EST.
  • On-demand video recordings and photos of the launch will be available shortly after liftoff.Follow countdown coverage on NASA's Artemis blog at:
    Live NASA TV coverage leading to launch will begin with commentary of tanking operations at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, followed by launch coverage beginning at 9:30 p.m.
  • NASA's virtual guest program for the mission includes curated launch resources, notifications about related opportunities or changes, and a stamp for the NASA virtual guest passport following a successful launch.
  • Stay connected with the mission and let people know you are following the launch on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram with #Artemis.

X-Bow Systems Announces Two New Advisory Board Members

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Trident, Astronaut, Space Launch System, SPA, Human, System, System Planning Corporation, Nuclear, Bechtel, BAE Systems Inc., 30th Operations Group, NASA, Navy, General counsel, NASA Astronaut Corps, Northrop Grumman, United States Navy, United Launch Alliance, United States Department of Defense, Knowledge, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, United States Air Force, National Aeronautic Association, Atlas, Integrated Deepwater System Program, Department, Delta, Air force ground forces and special forces, Canadarm, CEO, UGM-133 Trident II, United, Northrop, Grumman, Critical infrastructure, LGM-30 Minuteman, CTO, Propulsion, Central Waqf Council, Management, Communications satellite

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- X-Bow Systems Inc. (X-Bow), a new non-traditional small business supplier of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) and defense technologies, announced today that Vice Admiral Terry Benedict, U.S. Navy (ret.), executive vice president for Naval, Nuclear, and Critical Infrastructure Programs at Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc. and U.S. Air Force Colonel (ret.) Charlie Precourt, former vice president and general manager for Propulsion Systems at Northrop Grumman have joined X-Bow's Strategic Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • ), executive vice president for Naval, Nuclear, and Critical Infrastructure Programs at Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc. and U.S. Air Force Colonel (ret.)
  • Charlie Precourt, former vice president and general manager for Propulsion Systems at Northrop Grumman have joined X-Bow's Strategic Advisory Board.
  • He was associated with theNavy'sStrategic Systems Programs for 30 years, where he held 10 different positions, ultimately serving as director for eight years (2010-2018).
  • "We are honored and excited to haveboth Terry Benedictand Charlie Precourt as part of the X-Bow strategic advisory board," said Jason Hundley, CEO.

NASA Orders Three More Orion Spacecraft from Lockheed Martin

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 20, 2022
News, Space Launch System, OPOC, VIII, Artemis, Welding, NASA, IDIQ, NYSE, Artemis program, Human, Lockheed Martin Space, LMT, Artemis 3, Twitter, Program, VII, Research, Lockheed Martin, Multimedia, Spacecraft, III, Moon, Michoud Assembly Facility, Kennedy Space Center, Artemis 2, Communications satellite, Mars

DENVER, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is now under contract to deliver three Orion spacecraft to NASA for its Artemis VI-VIII missions, continuing the delivery of exploration vehicles to the agency to carry astronauts into deep space and around the Moon supporting the Artemis program.

Key Points: 
  • "Lockheed Martin is honored to partner with NASA to deliver Orion spacecraft for NASA's Artemis missions.
  • This order includes spacecraft, mission planning and support, and takes us into the 2030s," said Lisa Callahan, vice president and general manager for Commercial Civil Space, Lockheed Martin.
  • A breakout of these orders includes:
    2022: NASA orders three additional Orion spacecraft missions for Artemis VI-VIII for $1.99 billion.
  • Under OPOC, Lockheed Martin and NASA have reduced the costs on Orion by 50% per vehicle on Artemis III through Artemis V, compared to vehicles built during the design and development phase.

DART Mission photos came from NASA's first use of Argotec microsatellite

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
NASA, Space Launch System, ArgoMoon, Acquisition, CEO, DART, Dimorphos, Telescope, Renewable energy, Communications satellite, Argotec

TURIN, Italy, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When NASA's DART spacecraft successfully hit the asteroid Dimorphos, the closest cameras that captured the impact were on LICIACube, a microsatellite built by Argotec.

Key Points: 
  • TURIN, Italy, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When NASA's DART spacecraft successfully hit the asteroid Dimorphos, the closest cameras that captured the impact were on LICIACube, a microsatellite built by Argotec.
  • The two cameras that captured the images also powered LICIACube's self-navigation system, which precisely positioned it before and during impact.
  • "Our part in the DART Mission has shown that AI-powered autonomous navigation and target recognition in miniature spacecrafts perform reliably in challenging conditions such as deep space."
  • Argotec will take photos from a similar microsatellite, ArgoMoon, on NASA's upcoming Moon-orbiting mission, Artemis I.It will be the only European payload aboard the Space Launch System.

NASA Awards Contract for Acquisition of Gaseous, Liquid Helium

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Wallops Flight Facility, International Space Station, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Michoud Assembly Facility, Artemis, Goddard Space Flight Center, White Sands Test Facility, Space Launch System, Langley Research Center, Helium, Kennedy Space Center, Chemical industry, Johnson Space Center, Glenn Research Center, Stennis Space Center, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA, Multimedia, Marshall Space Flight Center, Air Products & Chemicals, Industrial gas, Moon

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected three companies to supply 1.4 million liters of liquid helium and 87.7 million standard cubic feet of gaseous helium for use at facilities across the agency.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected three companies to supply 1.4 million liters of liquid helium and 87.7 million standard cubic feet of gaseous helium for use at facilities across the agency.
  • The indefinite delivery requirements contract includes multiple firm-fixed price delivery orders.
  • The contract begins Saturday, Oct. 1, with a two-year base period followed by an option period that, if exercised, would extend the contract to Sept. 30, 2025.
  • The total value of the contract for the base plus option period is approximately $149 million.

NASA to Provide Media Update on Demonstration Test, Artemis I Mission

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Telephone, Space Launch System, NASA, Orion, Temperature, RSVP, Multimedia, Pressure, Color, Blog, EDT, Communications satellite, Online shopping, Artemis, Moon, Mars

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will hold a media teleconference at 12:30 p.m. EDT Friday, Sept. 23, to discuss the cryogenic demonstration test conducted Wednesday, Sept. 21, ahead of the next Artemis I launch attempt.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will hold a media teleconference at 12:30 p.m. EDT Friday, Sept. 23, to discuss the cryogenic demonstration test conducted Wednesday, Sept. 21, ahead of the next Artemis I launch attempt.
  • Based on data from the test, teams are fine-tuning procedures for the next launch opportunity, targeted for no earlier than Sept. 27.
  • Artemis I is a flight test to launch NASA's Space Launch System rocket and send an uncrewed Orion spacecraft around the Moon before future missions with crew.
  • Brad McCain, vice president and general manager, Jacobs Space Operations Group
    To participate by telephone, media must RSVP two hours before the briefing to: [email protected] .

NASA, Rice University to Mark Anniversary of Kennedy's Moon Speech

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Rice Stadium, Apollo, CDT, List of space facilities, Research, Program, Jacob Rice (New York politician), Rice University, McNeese State University, Johnson Space Center, International Space Station, News, University Boulevard tram stop, Television, NASA, Media relations, Orion, RSVP, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Multimedia, Speech, Color, Space Launch System, Rice Stadium (Rice University), Communications satellite, Mobile phone, Nightclub, Moon, Mars, Industry, Artemis

NASA leaders, including Nelson and Wyche, will be available to speak to media at Rice University at 9:30 a.m. on Monday.

Key Points: 
  • NASA leaders, including Nelson and Wyche, will be available to speak to media at Rice University at 9:30 a.m. on Monday.
  • Media who want to attend commemoration events at Rice University, including interviewing NASA leaders, should RSVP in advance to Doug Miller, director of Rice News and Media Relations, at [email protected] or 713-348-6770.
  • Additional events and activities include at Rice University include:
    10 a.m. NASA pavilion and Industry and Research exhibits open to the public, free of charge.
  • 6:30 p.m. Commemorative football game between the Rice University Owls and the McNeese State University Cowboysin Rice Stadium.

NASA to Discuss Status of Next Artemis I Moon Mission Launch Attempt

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Telephone, Moon, Kennedy Space Center, NASA Headquarters, Space Launch System, NASA, SLS, EDT, RSVP, Blog, Multimedia, Color, Exploration Ground Systems, Communications satellite, Mars, Artemis

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will hold a media teleconference at 11 a.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 8, to discuss next steps for the Artemis I mission to launch the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft from the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will hold a media teleconference at 11 a.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 8, to discuss next steps for the Artemis I mission to launch the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft from the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • Audio of the call will livestream on NASA's website at:
    Artemis I is an uncrewed flight test.
  • Through Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term lunar presence and serving as a steppingstone to send astronauts to Mars.
  • For updates, follow along on NASA's Artemis blog at:
    View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-to-discuss-status-of-next-...