NASA recently completed the installation of a 103-ton interstage simulator component onto the Thad Cochran Test Stand at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. This crucial step is part of preparations for upcoming Moon missions. The interstage section, designed to protect the rocket’s upper stage during Artemis launches, was carefully fitted onto the testing center’s B-2 position.
At the Thad Cochran Test Stand, NASA conducts rigorous testing on SLS components to ensure their safety and functionality in space missions. The newly installed section is equipped with all necessary systems for future test runs, including piping, tubing, and electrical connections.
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This interstage component will play a crucial role in protecting electrical and propulsion systems while supporting the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of the Space Launch System (SLS) during its latest design phase…
2024-10-25 12:30:08
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