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Critical engine test for NASA's Space Launch System megarocket shuts down earlier than planned
By Amy Thompson last updated
NASA fired up the core stage of its massive new megarocket Saturday (Jan. 16) in a critical test that appeared to shut down early.

NASA suddenly aborts moon rocket test launch with 29 seconds on the clock
By Brandon Specktor last updated
NASA aborted the 4th consecutive rehearsal launch of its powerful SLS rocket on Monday, citing a hydrogen leak.

US astronaut moon landing 'not feasible,' by 2024, NASA's inspector general finds
By Chelsea Gohd last updated
Because of anticipated delays in spacesuit development, it is "not feasible" for NASA to land humans on the moon by the agency's hopeful deadline of 2024, a report has found.

NASA's 'Mega moon rocket' test resumes. Why were so many details about it kept secret?
By Adam Mann last updated
Experts dismiss NASA's reasons for being secretive about wet dress rehearsal of its major moon rocket.

Why was NASA's 'Mega Moon Rocket' test delayed (again)?
By Ben Turner last updated
The rocket will be rolled back next week for repairs that could take all of May to complete.

NASA's new moon rocket spotted from space rolling to the launch pad (photos)
By Chelsea Gohd last updated
NASA's moonbound rocket rolled to the launch pad, and satellites orbiting Earth captured the milestone from space.

NASA prepares 'moonikin' for spaceflight aboard 1st Artemis mission
By Harry Baker last updated
NASA has released an amusing image of a dummy wearing a spacesuit during testing for the first Artemis mission.

NASA to land 1st person of color on the moon with Artemis program
By Chelsea Gohd last updated
NASA will land the first person of color in addition to the first woman on the moon with the Artemis program, NASA's Acting Administrator Steve Jurczyk revealed today (April 9).
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