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A NASA inspector is disturbed by the extensive damage to the lunar module’s heat shield
11 May 2024 17:16 GMT
… report by NASA’s Office of Inspector General, potentially jeopardizing … identified by the inspector general, suggesting that NASA has stopped … distribution screws.
Fortunately, NASA is “taking action to … delay the launch.
NASA is also considering different …
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Nasa's bid for low-cost Mars sample mission, mocked by Boeing's lofty idea
11 May 2024 13:41 GMT
… per a report by the Inspector General of NASA published last year.
As … Artemis missions, the Inspector General recommended that NASA should consider purchasing commercial … rockets.
Meanwhile, NASA's Perseverance rover, …
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NASA Inspector Alarmed by Extensive Damage to Heatshield of Astronaut Moon Vehicle
11 May 2024 13:14 GMT
… report by NASA's Office of Inspector General watchdog, which … outlined by the Inspector General, suggesting NASA has its work … delay the launch considerably.
NASA is also considering different … Despite some considerable risks, NASA astronaut and Artemis II …
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NASA wants a cheaper Mars Sample Return—Boeing proposes most expensive rocket
11 May 2024 01:19 GMT
… introduce cost-cutting measures, NASA's inspector general reported last year it … below $2 billion. The inspector general recommended NASA consider buying commercial rockets as … SLS for future Artemis missions.
NASA's Perseverance rover, operating …
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NASA still hasn’t found cause of charred Orion heat shield, with Artemis II mission a year away
10 May 2024 20:21 GMT
… this month from the NASA Office of Inspector General raises concerns about … sixth new spacecraft in NASA’s history to fly … .
Pictured in the new inspector general’s report is the damage … like potholes.
Last week, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson addressed the …
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NASA's Artemis II moon mission faces uncertainty after heatshield damage reported during test run
09 May 2024 22:05 GMT
… . However, a report from NASA’s watchdog expresses concern over … delays.
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — NASA’s Orion spacecraft is to … .
However, a report from NASA’s watchdog expresses concern over … Florida Tech.
According to the inspector general report, pieces of it …
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NASA watchdog report: 100+ cracks on heat shield biggest threat to human moon mission
09 May 2024 17:48 GMT
… NASA’s Office of Inspector General outlined six issues that need NASA’ … II crew and safeguard NASA’s significant investment in … right before reentry, and NASA found “unexpected melting and … Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
NASA astronaut Victor Glover, one …
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NASA inspector general finds Orion heat shield issues 'pose significant risks' to Artemis 2 crew safety
02 May 2024 15:14 GMT
… Inspector General (OIG) released a report on Wednesday (May 1) titled "NASA … late 2025.
The inspector general writes that the Artemis … Image credit: NASA/Amanda Stevenson)NASA believes radiation … . (Image credit: NASA OIG)
NASA still has well over …
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NASA inspector general report highlights issues with Orion heat shield
02 May 2024 12:50 GMT
… A report by NASA’s inspector general has disclosed new details … report by the NASA Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviewed … wore away differently than NASA engineers predicted, cracking and … report, Cathy Koerner, NASA associate administrator of exploration …
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NASA confirms “independent review” of Orion heat shield issue
09 May 2024 13:15 GMT
… -temperature arcjet facilities. NASA has recreated the phenomenon … said Rachel Kraft, a NASA spokesperson.
Last week, nearly … a report from NASA's inspector general. Cameras aboard the … spacecraft during reentry.
NASA's inspector general said the char …