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Artemis III Booster Segments Begin Rail Journey to NASA Kennedy

The final booster motor segments for NASA's SLS rocket that will propel Artemis III astronauts to the Moon have shipped from Utah to Kennedy Space Center by rail.

Key Takeaways

Eight booster motor segments for NASA's SLS rocket shipped from Northrop Grumman's facility in Utah on June 2, 2026.
The segments are traveling by rail to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 10, 2026·via nasa.gov

NASA Puts Brian Hughes in Charge of Launch Operations as Spaceport Activity Grows

NASA has named Brian Hughes senior director of launch operations, giving the former chief of staff direct responsibility for launch operations at Kennedy Space Center and Wallops as the agency pushes for stronger space

Key Takeaways

NASA named Brian Hughes senior director of launch operations.
He will oversee launch operations at Kennedy Space Center and Wallops Flight Facility.

DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via nasa.gov

NASA Rolls Artemis 2 Moon Rocket Back to Assembly Building After Helium System Failure

NASA has hauled its massive Space Launch System rocket back to the Vehicle Assembly Building after engineers discovered they couldn't repressurize the upper stage's helium system. The problem pushes the Artemis 2 crewed lunar mission from March to no earlier than April 1.

Key Takeaways

NASA rolled the 23.6-million-pound SLS stack back to the VAB for helium system repairs
Problem discovered after a successful second wet dress rehearsal that resolved earlier hydrogen leaks

DT Editorial Team·Feb 25, 2026·5 min read·via spaceflightnow.com

Pad 39A Gets Another Makeover as SpaceX Removes Dragon Crew Arm to Clear Path for Starship

SpaceX has dismantled the Crew Access Arm from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A, shifting all Dragon missions to a nearby pad and opening the historic site for Starship operations in Florida.

DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·3 min read·via arstechnica.com