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NASA's Rocket Booster Test Goes Boom: What Happened and What's Next for Artemis?

During a recent test of NASA's upgraded solid rocket booster for the Space Launch System, an explosive anomaly occurred. Flames shot from the engine nozzle during the Demonstration Motor-1 (DM-1) test by Northrop Grumman, part of the Booster Obsolescence and Life Extension (BOLE) program. This incident raises questions about the future of NASA's SLS program amid looming budget cuts. Here's what you need to know.

Jun 28

NASA's Rocket Booster Test Goes Boom: What Happened and What's Next for Artemis?

NASA's X-59: A Giant Leap for Quiet Supersonic Flight!

NASA's X-59 QueSST aircraft has achieved a critical milestone in its journey towards quiet supersonic flight. The successful completion of its first maximum afterburner engine test marks a pivotal step for the X-59, part of NASA's mission to mitigate sonic booms over land. This advancement was accomplished at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility, ensuring the engine's performance at full power, a necessity for supersonic speeds.

Dec 26

NASA's X-59: A Giant Leap for Quiet Supersonic Flight!