NASA Michoud Assembly Facility

10/10/2026

Still can't get enough of that Moon joy?

Give a listen to this week's "Houston We Have a Podcast" as Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch reflect on their historic journey around the Moon.

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On episode 440, NASA’s Artemis II crew reflect on their historic journey around the Moon, the moments that moved them, and what it’s like to come home after traveling farther than any humans before them.

10/03/2026

Big hardware for a big mission.

This week, the 130-foot-tall liquid hydrogen tank for Artemis IV made its way to the vertical assembly building here at . Up next, teams will attach roll rings to the hardware in preparation for primer application. The rings allow technicians to rotate the tank to gain access to various areas during the production process.

As part of the SLS (Space Launch System) core stage, the tank will hold thousands of gallons of super-cold propellant to fuel the rocket’s four RS-25 engines, helping generate more than 2 million pounds of thrust at launch.

10/02/2026

Earlier today, experts discussed the RS-25 engine and its role in Artemis missions during a webinar tailored specifically for the blind and low-vision community. The recording of that webinar is available in the comments.

10/01/2026

We've got your nose(cones)!

NASA’s twin SLS (Space Launch System) solid rocket boosters for Artemis III are now fully stacked. Engineers have finished integrating the nose cones onto the left and right forward assemblies inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Each forward assembly contains an aerodynamic top, a forward skirt housing avionics, and frustum housing motors that allow the boosters to separate from the SLS core stage after launch.

09/26/2026

Welcome, Côte d’Ivoire!

This week, Côte d’Ivoire became the 75th country to join the Artemis Accords, which were established as a set of principles to guide safe and peaceful space exploration among nations.

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09/25/2026

We are still filled with JOY after a recent visit from the Artemis II crew!

While here, the crew shared stories and reflections from their historic trip around the Moon, connected with our workforce, and took time to answer questions from the team.

09/24/2026

🚨 Deadline Reminder!

Don’t forget to RSVP for NASA’s virtual webinar, “The RS-25 Engine and the Future of Artemis Missions: An Accessible Webinar for the Blind and Low-Vision Community.”

📅 RSVP by tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 25
🕑 Webinar: Friday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. EDT
💻 Virtual and open to the public

This webinar is designed specifically for members of the blind and low-vision community, offering an accessible opportunity to learn more about the RS-25 engine and its important role in the future of NASA’s Artemis missions.

LEARN MORE: https://go.nasa.gov/4hJkhbc

09/24/2026

✈️NASA is helping build the future of air travel — one runway at a time!

NASA and Boeing are testing new airport technology that gives pilots digital taxi routes and uses sensors to spot vehicles or aircraft in the wrong place.

The goal? Less miscommunication, lighter workloads, and safer, smoother airport operations.

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For years, NASA has worked to improve your experience when flying by developing new technologies to modernize the commercial airline system. Key NASA

09/20/2026

🚀 Out and about in our community!

We love getting the chance to connect with our neighbors and share the incredible work happening right down the road from them here at America’s Rocket Factory.

This week, Dr. LaQuieta Huey and Michoud Assembly Facility Director Hansel Gil had the opportunity to speak at the Union Parish Chamber Luncheon at the Union Museum of History and Art.

Thank you for welcoming us!

09/19/2026

Tonight’s the night✨

Look up and celebrate International Observe the Moon Night! 🔭 Whether you’re gazing through a telescope or simply taking in the Moon with your own eyes, take a moment to enjoy our closest celestial neighbor.

Happy moon-gazing!
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