Closeout Crew Arrives, First T‑0 Scheduled for 11:40 P.m. EST
The closeout crew arrived at the pad shortly after 7 p.m. EST (0000 UTC) tonight. Per the original timeline of events, the closeout crew was set to arrive at the white room at about L-4 hours, 40 minutes ahead of the simulated T-0. If that's still the case, that puts the first T-0 for tonight at roughly 11:40 p.m. EST (0440 UTC) or thereabouts. Watch live: https://t.co/w2moCcjwNo
Live Stream: NASA's SLS Wet Dress Rehearsal Continues
We're continuing our coverage of NASA's wet dress rehearsal of its Space Launch System rocket on a new stream to account for the potential length of the WDR. Join us for live coverage here: https://t.co/NhtPQ5dawt
NASA Preps Artemis Rocket: Replenish Phase and Fast Fill
In its latest update, NASA says core stage LOX and LH2 as well as LOX on the ICPS are all in the replenish phase. Meanwhile, the ICPS LH2 tank is now in fast fill. "Following both stages of the rocket being...
NASA Resumes Fast Liquid Hydrogen Fill for Artemis II
NASA has resumed core stage liquid hydrogen fast fill for the Artemis II WDR. https://t.co/i9nMY7JSu0
NASA Admits LH2 Loading Leak Fix Unsuccessful
NASA said in its latest update that its efforts to troubleshoot the leak affecting the core state LH2 loading process "proved unsuccessful." See full statement below. Watch live: https://t.co/UakXJtXzE1 https://t.co/83zcSxPGWq
SLS Core Stage LOX Rises to 68% as Temperature Climbs
NASA shared another snapshot of the fueling progress on its Space Launch System rocket. Since they last showed this graphic, a little more than 30 minutes ago, the core stage LOX increased from 50% to 68% and the LH2 on...
Artemis II Delayed: Liquid Hydrogen Loading Issues Persist
Artemis II WDR status -- as of 2:25 pm ET, "troubleshooting liquid hydrogen loading into the core stage continues." NASA graphic (which appears periodically on NASA's YouTube stream: https://t.co/5OqAxjZZ1n) https://t.co/ipFvMbh1cO
NASA Delays Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Loading Amid Troubleshooting
Here's a look at where things stand with fueling at this point in the count from this NASA-provided graphic. The loading of liquid hydrogen on the core stage is still on hold for the time being as troubleshooting continues. Watch live:...
NASA Halts LH2 Flow, Continues LOX During Fast Fill
In an update, NASA says “Core stage liquid hydrogen flow stopped for troubleshooting; liquid oxygen flow continues.” LH2 fast fill began at 12:31 p.m. EST (1731 UTC) and was expected to take about an hour and 20 minutes before getting...
NASA Fuels SLS for Critical Artemis 2 Test
NASA is loading propellants aboard its Space Launch System rocket for a crucial fueling test ahead of the Artemis 2 mission to send a crew of four on a loop around the Moon and back. Watch live coverage: https://youtube.com/live/49suQC9qjH4
SLS Begins 45‑Minute Liquid Hydrogen Load, Reflects Artemis 1 Lessons
Liquid hydrogen loading on the SLS rocket's Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage began ~1:09 p.m. EST (1809 UTC) and should run for ~45 minutes. Hear what Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson said about lessons learned from the fueling campaigns of Artemis...
NASA Schedules Post‑WDR Press Conference for Tomorrow Noon
NASA will have a post-WDR news conference tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb 3) at noon ET. https://t.co/SK9RVqtJfP
Hold Lifted, T‑Minus Resumes – Live SLS Tank Test
The planned hold lifted on schedule at L-9 hours and 20 minutes at 11:40 a.m. EST (1640 UTC). At that point, the T-minus clock resumed at T-08:10:00. Our live coverage of the SLS rocket tanking test begins now: https://t.co/UakXJtXzE1
Artemis Launch Director Greenlights Propellant Loading, Weather Clear
Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson gave the 'go' for the start of propellant loading on the Space Launch System rocket at pad 39B at about 11:25 a.m. EST (1625 UTC). "While teams continue to monitor cold weather that would impact launch day, they...
NASA Countdown Begins for Artemis II Tanking Approval
Meanwhile, waiting for official word from NASA about whether it was a "go" for Artemis II tanking. The clock is counting down on NASA's website... https://t.co/5OqAxjZZ1n
Artemis Crew Preps for Moon Launch Amid Fuel Checks
Moon rocket about to get fuelled. nasa is making the decision if the Florida weather is warm enough and the systems are GO to start pumping liquid hydrogen & oxygen into Artemis. Expect leaks and problems, but if all gets...
Artemis II Team Polls Live on Tanking Decision
Artemis II Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson and the Mission Management Team will conduct a poll at 10:45 am ET this morning (in about 5 minutes) to decide whether to proceed with tanking for the Wet Dress Rehearsal. https://t.co/c6C2rRQQ2I
NASA Advances SLS Wet Dress Rehearsal Tanking Test
NASA teams are pressing on with the wet dress rehearsal tanking test for the Space Launch System rocket today. Here’s an update on what to expect from SFN Reporter @w_robinsonsmith. https://t.co/GJw5dgUZSP
Amazon Seeks FCC Extension, Adds Falcon 9s; New Glenn Delayed
. @Amazonleo asks @FCC for 2-yr deadline extension, buys 10 more @SpaceX Falcon 9s & more @blueorigin New Glenn launches, says anomalies on prototypes launched in 2023 caused 9-month delay in full production ramp. https://t.co/IAYiZYBMkU https://t.co/q8A4DwCyJu
China's Reusable Spaceplane Likely to Return Soon
We haven't heard from the Chinese reusable space plane for a good while (last mission ended in September 2024). Probably time soon for it to stretch its wings again.
NASA's SLS Wet Dress Rehearsal Begins Under Snow Moon
NASA's wet dress rehearsal countdown continues tonight as the 'Snow Moon' rises behind the Space Launch System rocket at pad 39B at @NASAKennedy. NASA will conduct a Go/No-Go poll ahead of fueling at about 10:40 a.m. EST (1540 UTC) on...
Saudi Space Agency Reveals DebriSolver Competition Winners
Saudi Space Agency Announces Winners of Global 'DebriSolver' Competition at Space Debris Conference https://t.co/7nShOVvrrl https://t.co/PfUOga8PFx
Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal Begins, Launch Window Tomorrow
Pick of the wk of course is the Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal. The approx 49-hour test is already underway. Simulated launch window opens 9:00 pm ET tmrw (Monday). What’s Happening in Space Policy February 1-7, 2026 https://t.co/K961bTAPgx
NASA Begins Countdown for SLS Tanking Test
NASA said the countdown for the SLS rocket tanking test began Jan. 31 at 8:13 pm ET (0113 UTC) at L-48 hours, 40 minutes. The window for the simulated T-0 opens at 9 pm ET on Feb. 2 (0200 UTC...
Cold Weather Pushes Artemis 2 Tanking Test to Feb 2
Because of the cold weather anticipated this weekend, NASA decided to delay the start of the SLS rocket's tanking test. The simulated T-0 is now on Feb. 2 and the launch of Artemis 2 is no earlier than Feb. 8. Read...
House SS&T to Markup NASA Authorization Bill Wednesday
House SS&T will markup up a new NASA authorization bill (H.R. 7273) on Wednesday, Feb 4, at 10:00 am ET. Webcast. https://t.co/JD6nB1YtA3
Blue Origin Pauses New Shepard Flights for Two Years
In a statement, @blueorigin announced it is shifting its focus to its lunar human spaceflight program. This means they are stopping flights of their suborbital New Shepard rocket "for no less than two years." Full statement: https://t.co/YIgMXGl99i
UK STFC to Slash £162M to Meet Outcome‑focused R&D Targets
The UK government’s Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) revealed this week that it needs to cut £162M (€187M) in spending by FY2029-30 to align with a new “outcome-focused approach” in the country’s R&D funding. https://t.co/FFMaFZTdNY
Starlink Usage Surges Dramatically in Brazil
If this number is verified, it represents a stunning increase in @Starlink uptake in Brazil in recent months.
GAO Criticizes SDA's Flawed Planning for Space Architecture
The GAO’s watchful eye has fallen upon the SDA. In a report released, the watchdog agency was unimpressed with the SDA’s planning for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). https://t.co/PNHOl00MTv
Crew‑12 Launch Timing Hinges on Artemis 2 Schedule
During a SpaceX Crew-12 briefing, NASA's Steve Stich lays out a few scenarios for planning the launch of this ISS mission vs Artemis 2. • If Artemis 2 launches on Feb. 8, Crew-12 would push to NET Feb. 19 • If A2...
ESA Secures Record Funding, Boosts Launch Industry Growth
After closing out 2025 with record funding commitments from its member states, significant progress in the launch industry, and a private sector investing in space ventures, it’d be easy for @esa to take a beat and celebrate. https://t.co/Zo5GGFRRHR
Zhuque‑3 Second Stage Reenters over Southern Ocean, Sparks European Interest
The second stage of the first Zhuque-3 rocket launched in December reentered at 1239 UTC today (±1 min) over the Southern Ocean, according to a US Space Force TIP message. There was a surprising level of interest in the event...
France Blocks Eutelsat Ground Segment Sale, Boosting Margins
French govt concludes @EutelsatGroup ground segment is 'obviously strategic' & blocks sale to @eqt private equity firm of Sweden. Result means higher leverage but also higher EBITDA margin for Eutelsat. @RolandLescure @defis_eu.https://t.co/tjul9S25ql https://t.co/kiDGUyII8X
Decades of Delay: Why Moon Return Took So Long
Why has it taken us so long to go back to The Moon? #space #nasa #artemis #artemis2 #astrokobi
China Invites Public to Vote on 2026 Mission Logos
China's human spaceflight agency has opened voting for mission logos for 2026 missions. Here are the 10 candidates for the Mengzhou mission, variously showing Mengzhou, the CZ-10A and Tiangong. https://t.co/MwsOHINj42 https://t.co/IfXUOm3G7u
CASC Completes 200‑second Test of 240‑ton Kerolox Engine
CASC has conducted a 200-second test of a 240-ton kerolox engine, designed for commercial users and developed for large and medium-sized reusable launch vehicles. https://t.co/rbGkvvK7Yf
NASA Pushes Wet Dress Rehearsal to Feb 2, Launch Feb 8
This morning, NASA confirmed that teams were not called to stations last night and that the simulated T-0 for the wet dress rehearsal is now Feb. 2. This is due to cold weather conditions. The NET date for launch is...
NASA Remains Silent, Artemis II Launch Likely Delayed
It's 7:30 am ET January 30. Still no official word from NASA about the Artemis II WDR. Pretty clear it's delayed. Bill Harwood @cbs_spacenews posted that unofficial news last night around 11:00 pm. Bewildering as to why NASA remains silent.
Artemis 2 Moon Rocket Fuel Test Delayed 48 Hours
Good morning from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The countdown clock should be ticking right now for a crucial fueling test of the Artemis 2 moon rocket. According to multiple sources, the test has been delayed 48 hours but still no...
NASA Pushes SLS Tanking Test Back 48 Hours
NASA is reportedly delaying the wet dress rehearsal tanking test for the SLS rocket by at least 48 hours. Teams were expected to be called to stations shortly after 8 pm ET (0100 UTC). @NASA has made no comments and...
Falcon 9 Upright Timelapse Prepares for Starlink Launch
A timelapse of SpaceX's Falcon 9 going upright at pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station around 10 p.m. tonight. Liftoff of the Starlink 6-101 mission is scheduled for 2:22 a.m. EST (0722 UTC). Read more: https://t.co/4qeVAXF2ky 📹: @ABernNYC https://t.co/dKrtCSnAv1
NASA WDR and Senate Minibus Vote Both Stalled
So…apparently no NASA WDR, and no Senate vote on the minibus. Time to call it a day.
Rocket Lab Pauses Countdown, Targets 2:21 Pm NZDT Window
During the countdown of the mission ‘Bridging The Swarm’, @RocketLab had to pause the count at T-00:08:59 and recycled the clock. Teams are now aiming for the end of the window at 2:21 pm NZDT (8:21 pm EST / 0121...
AI Predicts Monster IPO, but Execution Risk Looms
How is enterprise-grade AI combined with X's API powerful for analyzing things? Here's how, I asked @blevlabs's to analyze the rumors that @elonmusk is thinking of joining his companies together into a monster new IPO. Here's the analysis. ++++++++++ xAI +...
Lightning Tower and SLS Rocket Form Giant Sundial
The shadow from a lightning tower and NASA's SLS moon rocket create a giant sundial at launch complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. https://t.co/DehX6uR5mZ
Maj. Gen. Grisham Leads USSP
USSPACECOM Commander Gen. Stephen Whiting has named Maj. Gen. Terry Grisham to lead the transition team to move USSPACECOM's HQ from Colorado Springs, CO to Hunstville, AL as directed by President Trump. https://t.co/7iABjLrtf8
NASA Grants $5M to 29 Institutions for STEM Education
NASA has awarded a bit more than $5 million to 29 institutions for STEM education. https://t.co/oWyhCJKQQr
Secure World Foundation Seeks Chris Johnson Successor
Job opportunity at Secure World Foundation for what sounds like a successor to Chris Johnson.
SpaceX Reuses Starship Heat‑shield Tiles on Falcon 9
SpaceX once again is flying what appear to be Starship thermal protection system tiles on the Falcon 9 payload fairing. Liftoff of the Starlink 17-19 mission from Vandenberg SFB at 9:53:20 a.m. PST (12:53:20 p.m. EST / 1753:20 UTC). Watch live:...
