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NASA selects new upper stage for SLS moon rocket amid Artemis shakeup
NASA has made a pivotal decision to upgrade its Artemis program by selecting a new upper stage for its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. In a move that is sure to impact the future of human space exploration,
NASA has selected the Centaur upper stage currently used on United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket for future flights of the Space Launch System.
NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission is in trouble again after teams discovered a helium issue within the SLS rocket following successful wet dress rehearsal
American space agency NASA said the helium problem in the SLS has been fixed, further tweaks underway before the rocket's rollout.
NASA has about three weeks to complete repairs to the Space Launch System’s upper stage to make the next launch window for the Artemis 2 mission.
SLS NASA Artemis 2 Fails Wet Rehearsal Test With Continued Helium Leaks – Earliest Launch April 2026
SLS still has helium leaks. Helium leaks have been a problem since the Space Shuttle days. It is so cold that it is hard to work with. The picture is of the
NASA has wasted no time in selecting the vehicle that will replace the upper stage on its new plans for a standardized Space Launch System rocket.