Aerojet Rocketdyne and Dynetics have completed a second hot-fire test on the F-1 rocket engine’s gas generator at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The companies carried out the test series under the Advanced Booster Engineering Demonstration and/or Risk Reduction contract that aims to reduce risks in rocket boosters for the Space Launch System program, the companies said Wednesday. Aerojet […] More

NASA has concluded a series of seven developmental tests on an Aerojet Rocketdyne-made engine for the Space Launch System at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi ahead of the rocket’s mission to Mars and other deep space destinations. The 535-second hot-fire test on the RS-25 engine sought to gather information on inlet pressure conditions, engine controller component and temperatures, […] More

Aerojet Rocketdyne has concluded the duration test for the rocket engine designed to power NASA‘s Space Launch System. The company performed the test on the RS-25 rocket engine at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, Aerojet Rocketdyne said Thursday. “It is great to see this revered engine back in action and progressing full steam ahead for launch aboard […] More

Dynetics and Aerojet Rocketdyne have carried out proof and burst tests to verify the structural design of the Space Launch System Advanced Booster Engineering Demonstration and/or Risk Reduction tank for NASA. Dynetics said Tuesday the tests consisted of hydrostatic proof tests, a proof test with cryogenic fluid and a planned burst test for efforts to reduce risks in rocket boosters for the […] More

Boeing has chosen aerospace engineering firm Dynetics to provide a thrust vector control exhaust gas heat exchanger and three structural simulators for the NASA Space Launch System program. Dynetics said Wednesday it will manufacture the flight hardware and simulation platforms for the SLS core stage at its Huntsville, Alabama facility, and then deliver the systems […] More

NASA has built a large machinery for assembling and testing components for the Space Launch System, a rocket the agency intends to use on manned missions to Mars or asteroids. The agency said it will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a media briefing on Friday at its Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans to demonstrate […] More

A five-segment solid rocket booster that ATK built for NASA‘s Space Launch System has passed a critical design review and is deemed ready to go through a qualification test. “Achieving this milestone is a tremendous accomplishment for ATK and NASA as we continue building the boosters for America’s Space Launch System,” Charlie Precourt, ATK vice […] More

Bechtel, in partnership with NASA, has positioned the Mobile Launcher 2 at its operational height of 25 feet, marking a milestone in the design, construction and commissioning process of the new launcher. With the base now at its designated height, Bechtel said Friday the next step will involve installing critical electrical equipment and piping to prepare […] More

For centuries, humanity has harbored a profound desire to venture into the vast expanse of space. In recent years, a number of space and mission companies have emerged, dedicated to advancing the frontiers of space exploration and developing new space technologies. These companies have been actively engaged in various initiatives, from conducting scientific research and […] More

The shipbuilding industry plays a crucial role in the economy, regional development, and national security, particularly by constructing warships. Warships serve multiple military purposes, including deterring enemy attacks and safeguarding the logistics and transportation of military forces by sea. Below is a list of five prominent government military shipbuilders in no particular order. The selection […] More

Boeing and NASA have jointly unveiled a new manufacturing area at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, where it will accommodate the production of exploration upper stage for future flights of the Space Launch System rocket. The EUS Gray Box Assembly Area houses tools and equipment necessary to produce the second stage of […] More

CAES has achieved the Defense Logistics Agency Qualified Manufacturers List Class V rating for its high-speed Low Voltage Differential Signaling technology, a protocol independent quad-channel repeater that uses differential signaling methodology to provide reliable communication. The certification indicates that the device has passed intense evaluations used to ensure that space industry standards are met, the Arlington, Virginia-based […] More