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NASA to Discuss Status of Final Test Needed for Artemis I Moon Mission

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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Tom Whitmeyer, deputy associate administrator for common exploration systems development, NASA Headquarters

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  • Tom Whitmeyer, deputy associate administrator for common exploration systems development, NASA Headquarters
    To participate by telephone, media must RSVP no later than two hours prior to the start of the event for call details at: [email protected] .
  • Teams also completed some tasks originally scheduled to take place in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) after wet dress rehearsal.
  • 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 the first astronauts to Mars.
  • For updates, follow along on NASA's Artemis blog at:
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Jacobs Awarded ATOM-5 Contract at NASA Ames Research Center

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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DALLAS, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was awarded the Aerospace Testing and Facilities Operations and Maintenance (ATOM-5) contract at NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California.

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  • DALLAS, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was awarded the Aerospace Testing and Facilities Operations and Maintenance (ATOM-5) contract at NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California.
  • Jacobs is scheduled to transition to the new contract on June 2, 2022, to continue aerospace testing, facility operations and maintenance, IT system administration and support services for NASA Ames Research Center.
  • "This latest contract at the Ames Research Center allows us to continue our direct experience on the ATOM contract and our more than 60-year relationship with NASA," said Jacobs Executive Vice President and President of Critical Mission Solutions Steve Arnette.
  • Jacobs' work history atNASA Ames Research Centerdates to 1965 when it began operating the Center's 12-foot wind tunnel.

NASA to Discuss Status of Artemis I Test, Launch

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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The agency plans to conduct another attempt of the wet dress rehearsal in early June to demonstrate the ability to load propellant into the tanks and conduct a full launch countdown ahead of the Artemis I launch this summer.

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  • The agency plans to conduct another attempt of the wet dress rehearsal in early June to demonstrate the ability to load propellant into the tanks and conduct a full launch countdown ahead of the Artemis I launch this summer.
  • NASA's SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft arrived back at Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building April 26 after a 10-hour journey from launch pad 39B.
  • The teams also have been performing additional checkouts while the spaceport's supplier of gaseous nitrogen makes upgrades to their pipeline configuration to support Artemis I activities.
  • For updates, follow along on NASA's Artemis blog at:
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NASA's Joseph Pelfrey Named Deputy Director of Marshall in Huntsville, Alabama

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph Pelfrey has been appointed deputy director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph Pelfrey has been appointed deputy director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
  • "It's my pleasure to welcome to Marshall's executive leadership team such a smart, caring, detail-oriented engineer and manager," said Marshall Director Jody Singer.
  • In 2012, Pelfrey was appointed deputy manager and then manager of the Exploration and Space Transportation Development Office in Marshall's Flight Programs and Partnerships Office.
  • In 2016, he was appointed to the Senior Executive Service post of associate director for operations in Marshall's Engineering Directorate.

NASA to Discuss Status of Artemis I Moon Mission

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Sunday, April 17, 2022
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During that time, the agency also will review schedules and options to demonstrate propellant loading operations ahead of launch.

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  • During that time, the agency also will review schedules and options to demonstrate propellant loading operations ahead of launch.
  • Tom Whitmeyer, deputy associate administrator for common exploration systems development, NASA Headquarters in Washington
    Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, NASA Exploration Ground Systems program, Kennedy
    To participate by telephone, media must RSVP no later than two hours prior to the start of the event to: [email protected] .
  • 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:
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NASA to Discuss Initial Findings from Artemis Moon Mission Modified Test

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Friday, April 15, 2022
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Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, NASA Exploration Ground Systems program, Kennedy

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  • Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, NASA Exploration Ground Systems program, Kennedy
    To participate by telephone, media must RSVP no later than two hours prior to the start of the event to: [email protected] .
  • NASA's third test attempt began April 12 with a modified test procedure and concluded April 14.
  • Engineers encountered a liquid hydrogen leak on the tail service mast umbilical that prevented the team from completing the test.
  • Before ending the test, teams were able to collect additional data by chilling down the lines used to load propellant into the upper stage.

NASA to Discuss Plans Today for Artemis Moon Mission Modified Test

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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NASA is planning to proceed with a modified wet dress rehearsal test focused on using the ground systems at Kennedy to load propellant into the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket's core stage tanks, with minimal propellant operations on theupper stage.

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  • NASA is planning to proceed with a modified wet dress rehearsal test focused on using the ground systems at Kennedy to load propellant into the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket's core stage tanks, with minimal propellant operations on theupper stage.
  • In addition to loading propellant, the wet dress rehearsal is an opportunity to refine countdown procedures and validate critical models and software interfaces.
  • The team achieved many of the wet dress rehearsal objectives during the two prior tests, and the modified test will enable engineers to achieve the remaining test objectives critical to launch success.
  • 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.

NASA to Discuss Final Test Status Today Before Artemis Moon Mission

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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During the approximate two-day test known as a wet dress rehearsal, NASA encountered an issue Monday, April 4, with a panel on the mobile launcher that controls the core stage vent valve.

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  • During the approximate two-day test known as a wet dress rehearsal, NASA encountered an issue Monday, April 4, with a panel on the mobile launcher that controls the core stage vent valve.
  • The purpose of the valve is to relieve pressure from the rocket's core stage during tanking.
  • NASA's launch director made the call to stop the test given the time to resolve the issue as teams were nearing the end of their shifts.
  • At the time the test ended, the team had loaded about 50% of the liquid oxygen into the Space Launch System rocket core stage.

NASA Administrator Statement on President's FY 2023 Budget Request

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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This budget would enable NASA to address climate change, drive economic growth, and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

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  • This budget would enable NASA to address climate change, drive economic growth, and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
  • "Greater than a number, statistic, or fact is what the President's budget request represents," NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said.
  • "This budget reflects the Biden-Harris Administration's confidence in the extraordinary workforce that makes NASA the best place to work in the federal government.
  • For more information on NASA's fiscal year 2023 discretionary request, visit:
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NASA to Provide Updates, Coverage for Final Test Ahead of Moon Mission

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will hold a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 29, to discuss the upcoming final major test with the agency's Mega Moon rocket and spacecraft at the launch pad ahead of the uncrewed Artemis I lunar mission.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will hold a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 29, to discuss the upcoming final major test with the agency's Mega Moon rocket and spacecraft at the launch pad ahead of the uncrewed Artemis I lunar mission.
  • The test, known as the wet dress rehearsal , is planned for Friday, April 1, through Sunday, April 3, on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • During the test, engineers will demonstrate the ability to conduct a full launch countdown at the pad, including loading and draining cryogenic, or supercold, propellants into the Artemis I rocket.
  • The agency will also host a post-test media teleconference with the participants listed above at 11 a.m. April 4.