Lunar Gateway

[NMaude]

TheSpaceBucket has just put out a video about the latest developments of the Lunar Gateway's electric propulsion system:

NASA’s updated plan to return humans to the Moon involves a focus on setting up infrastructure to support these missions such as Gateway. This lunar space station will serve as a multi-purpose outpost orbiting the Moon that provides essential support for long-term human return to the lunar surface and serves as a staging point for deep space exploration.

For the past few years, we have seen consistent work on both the segments of this station and some of its primary components. Just days ago we learned more about Gateway’s electric propulsion system thrusters which are one of a kind and will help control and move the station around. Recent testing by the agency is showing very promising results on innovative technology.

Once complete, these thrusters will check off a significant milestone and make the station one step closer to its first segment launch scheduled for next year. Here I will go more in-depth into this recent development, its significance toward returning humans to the Moon, what to expect in the coming months, and more.

Full article here - https://thespacebucket.com/new-gatewa...

 

[NMaude]

TheSpaceBucket has just put a progress report video for the Lunar Gateway:

Apart of NASA’s big plan to return to the Moon, for the first time, the agency is building a space station in lunar orbit. These modules are intended to act as a home-away-from-home for astronauts during extended stays in lunar orbit. They also are meant to enable additional capabilities in support of the Artemis Program and the return to the Moon.

When the station is complete, it will feature many different segments and establish an impressive footprint, however, this being said, it will start as just two modules. These two initial modules are set to launch in 2025 which coming up fast. In order to prepare for that launch, the segments need to be completed well before the deadline to allow for extensive testing and qualification.

Right now we are seeing physical progress as they approach different milestones. At the same time, certain delays are causing concern for the future of this project and its timeline. Here I will go more in-depth into the physical station progress, the first two modules, possible delays, and more.

Full article here - https://thespacebucket.com/nasas-firs...