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NASA’s Orion Capsule Heat Shield Wore Away in More Than 100 Places During 2022 Test Flight, Posing ‘Significant Risks’
A new report highlights safety issues that NASA must address before using the spacecraft to send astronauts to the moon, and the agency is already working on fixing the problems
NASA’s Orion spacecraft has ‘critical issues’ with its heat shield, report finds
NASA intends to use its Orion capsule to send astronauts to the moon, but a report has found that issues with the capsule's heat shield could be a safety risk.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your I
NASA still doesn’t understand root cause of Orion heat shield issue
But one of the things engineers saw on Artemis I that didn't quite match expectations was an issue with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield. As the capsule streaked back into Earth's atmosphere at the end of the mission, the heat shield ablated, or burned off, in a different manner than predicted by computer models.
NASA inspector general finds Orion heat shield issues 'pose significant risks' to Artemis 2 crew safety
NASA's inspector general writes that the Artemis 1 test flight of the Orion spacecraft revealed anomalies that "pose significant risks to the safety of the crew."
Artemis delays: NASA addressing Orion Spacecraft heat shield issues
The Orion Spacecraft sustained damage during the Artemis 1 mission. If the problem happens again, it could lead to the loss of a future crew, according to a report released by NASA Thursday.
Safety Issues With NASA's Moon Capsule Pose 'Significant Risks' to Artemis 2 Crew, Report Finds
NASA's inspector general revealed new details regarding lingering anomalies with the Orion capsule's heat shield.
NASA's Orion: Safety concerns delay Moon mission
NASA recently moved the date of its first crewed lunar mission in the 21st century from November 2024 to September 2025. However, this timeline is still uncertain, as a conducted safety audit of the Orion capsule indicated it could pose a risk to astronauts' lives.
Delayed Moon dreams: NASA’s safety concerns push Artemis II to 2025
NASA has rescheduled its inaugural 21st-century manned lunar mission from November 2024 to September 2025, though this new timeline is not guaranteed. A safety evaluation revealed the Orion capsule, essential for the mission,
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NASA inspector general report highlights issues with Orion heat shield
Technicians inspect the heat shield on the Orion capsule after Artemis 1. The heat shield lost most charred material than ...
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NASA still investigating Orion heat shield issues from Artemis 1 moon mission
The landmark 2022 moon mission was a success, but questions remain about how Orion's heat shield performed. Earlier this year, NASA announced it had delayed until September 2025 the crewed Artemis ...
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PhD student develops spinning heat shield for future spacecraft
A University of Manchester PhD student has developed a prototype flexible heat shield for spacecraft that could reduce the cost of space travel and even aid future space missions to Mars. Heat ...
AP PHOTOS: South and Southeast Asian countries cope with a weekslong heat wave
In the Philippines, India and Bangladesh, officials have told students to stay home and do their lessons remotely.
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NASA still investigating Orion heat shield issues from Artemis 1 moon mission
One reason cited for the 10-month delay was getting to the bottom of reentry heat shield data from Artemis 1, which sent an ...