NASA deems heatshield cracks non-issue for crewed Artemis IINASA found that re-entry methods led to trapped gases causing cracks in Orion's heat shield, but safety can be ensured with changes.
NASA delays Artemis II human moon mission once again as it wraps up heat shield investigationThe Artemis II mission's launch has been delayed to April 2026 due to heat shield issues after an investigation revealed critical safety concerns.
NASA is stacking the Artemis II rocket, implying a simple heat shield fixOrion capsule's heat shield issues may significantly delay Artemis II mission.
After Starliner, NASA has another big human spaceflight decision to makeNASA must decide on the Orion spacecraft's heat shield for the Artemis II mission, impacting safety and timelines.
NASA wants clarity on Orion heat shield issue before stacking Artemis II rocketNASA's Artemis II mission may face delays due to ongoing investigations into the Orion spacecraft's heat shield readiness.
After critics decry Orion heat shield decision, NASA reviewer says agency is correctNASA faced backlash for using an unmodified heat shield for the Artemis II mission, risking astronaut safety and transparency in risk assessments.
NASA deems heatshield cracks non-issue for crewed Artemis IINASA found that re-entry methods led to trapped gases causing cracks in Orion's heat shield, but safety can be ensured with changes.
NASA delays Artemis II human moon mission once again as it wraps up heat shield investigationThe Artemis II mission's launch has been delayed to April 2026 due to heat shield issues after an investigation revealed critical safety concerns.
NASA is stacking the Artemis II rocket, implying a simple heat shield fixOrion capsule's heat shield issues may significantly delay Artemis II mission.
After Starliner, NASA has another big human spaceflight decision to makeNASA must decide on the Orion spacecraft's heat shield for the Artemis II mission, impacting safety and timelines.
NASA wants clarity on Orion heat shield issue before stacking Artemis II rocketNASA's Artemis II mission may face delays due to ongoing investigations into the Orion spacecraft's heat shield readiness.
After critics decry Orion heat shield decision, NASA reviewer says agency is correctNASA faced backlash for using an unmodified heat shield for the Artemis II mission, risking astronaut safety and transparency in risk assessments.
The next Starship launch may occur in less than two weeksSpaceX's upcoming Starship flight will test critical elements of its heat shield technology.