NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair

NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.

Yes, Rocket Lab is blowing up engines. No, it’s not a big deal, CEO says.

In response to a query from Ars about the engine test anomalies, Rocket Lab Chief Executive Officer Pete Beck downplayed concerns.

NASA finally acknowledges the elephant in the room with the SLS rocket

On Monday, after rolling the SLS rocket to be used for the Artemis II mission to the pad in January, NASA attempted its first ...

NASA hit by a fuel leak during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts

NASA has run into a leak while fueling its new moon rocket in one final make-or-break test before sending astronauts on a ...
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Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX’s Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper

After a string of dramatic failures, the huge Starship rocket from SpaceX had a fully successful test on Oct. 13, 2025. A couple more test flights, and SpaceX plans to launch it into orbit. A month ...
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NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad

With a space station medical evacuation safely completed, NASA is focused on two challenging missions proceeding in parallel: launching four astronauts on a flight around the moon, at the same time as ...

Almost as long as a football field: What to know about NASA's Artemis II rocket and mission

NASA's colossal Artemis II moon rocket, stretching nearly the length of a football field, is poised to send four astronauts ...

Congress Could Cost Rocket Lab a $4 Billion Payday

Mars Sample Return would have turbo-charged Rocket Lab's revenue and added a feather to its cap.