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Euronews
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
US greenlights billions for Moon missions despite Musk's opposition
The US Senate approved $10 billion (€8.5 billion) in additional funding for Moon missions that are not supported by billionaire Elon Musk. Almost half the earmarked funds for NASA in 2025, or $4.1 billion (€3.49 billion), will build two Space Launch Systems (SLS) rockets for Artemis IV and V missions because it is the 'only human-rated rocket available that can get humans to the Moon'. The Senate is also granting $2.6 billion (€2.21 billion) to the Gateway space station, the first international space station to be built around the Moon, which it says is 'critical for establishing a sustained human presence on the Moon.' Musk has said in the past that the Space Launch System(SLS) rockets 'make him sad,' because they're not reusable, insinuating that a 'billion dollar rocket is blown up every launch'. The SpaceX CEO has also said the International Space Station (ISS) should be deorbited in favour of future Mars missions. The move comes after a very public fallout between Musk and US President Donald Trump, who suggested the initial cuts to Artemis missions in the first draft of the budget review. The rest of the 2025 budget for NASA includes funding for a Mars sample return rover, the procurement of the Orion spacecraft used for the Artemis missions, five years' worth of missions at the ISS and improvements to various American space centres. Artemis, Gateway cuts could've hurt Europe The previous NASA budget request only allowed funding to continue for the upcoming Artemis II mission, set to launch in 2026, and Artemis III, the first flight to return humans to the surface of the Moon, set for 2027. However, the budget cuts funding for future Artemis missions, including Artemis IV. Ahead of the Senate vote, European experts warned Euronews Next that NASA cuts to the Artemis missions and other space programmes could have a detrimental effect. The European Space Agency (ESA) builds European Space Modules (ESMs) that provide electricity and oxygen to Orion, the spacecraft picked by NASA for the Artemis missions to the surface of the Moon. The ESA also contributes three key elements for Gateway. Experts previously told Euronews Next that if the Trump administration's budget were to be passed, Europe would lose 'guaranteed, sustained presence in cislunar space' if the Artemis missions were to be defunded. There would have also been shutdowns to key production lines on the space modules and the Gateway hardware, they said.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Berg Chilling Systems Delivers Advanced Cooling System for NASA's Artemis IV Moon Mission
Canadian Manufacturer Engineers One of the Most Extreme Refrigeration Systems Ever Built TORONTO, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Berg Chilling Systems is proud to announce its role in NASA's Artemis Program, supplying a mission-critical cooling system for the Orion crew capsule as part of Artemis IV. In partnership with Bechtel Corporation, Berg designed and manufactured a custom refrigeration system that will sit atop NASA's Mobile Launcher 2 (ML2) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Delivered in May 2025, this system represents a major milestone in Berg's legacy of innovation in thermal process control—meeting unprecedented engineering challenges to support the next phase of human space exploration. Extreme Engineering for an Extraordinary MissionUnlike typical rocket cooling systems located far from launch structures, NASA required Berg's system to be installed directly on ML2, adjacent to the Orion spacecraft, high atop of the 392-foot-tall structure—subjecting it to some of the harshest conditions imaginable. The system had to: Withstand temperatures exceeding 1,200°C (2,200°F) produced by NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) Survive the vibration and forces associated with over 890 kPa (130 psi) of blast pressures and 8.9 million pounds of thrust produced by the SLS Resist decades of corrosion from the SLS's exhaust and Florida's coastal environment Remain fully functional for 25 years across multiple missions Berg's engineers performed extensive simulations and rigorous vibration testing to validate performance under launch conditions. The result: a robust, high-performance cooling system engineered to last through the Artemis era and beyond. A Defining Moment for Canadian Innovation"This is one of the most technically demanding projects in our company's 50-year history," said Don Berggren, President of Berg Chilling Systems. "Our team pushed the boundaries of what's possible in industrial refrigeration. We're honored to contribute to humanity's vision for long-term lunar presence—and to once again showcase Canadian innovation on the global stage." Berg began collaboration with NASA for a prototype system in 2019. What started as a straightforward cooling concept evolved into what is likely the world's most extreme refrigeration application. "Tackling our clients' toughest cooling challenges is what we do best," added Berggren. "This project has been one of the most rewarding journeys we've ever undertaken." Looking Ahead: Artemis IV and BeyondThe cooling system is set to go into service for Artemis IV in 2028—NASA's mission to deliver astronauts to the Lunar Gateway, humanity's first permanent lunar space station. It will serve as a launchpad for future missions deeper into space, including to Mars. With Artemis IV laying the foundation for sustained lunar presence, Berg is proud to bring cutting-edge Canadian cooling technology here on earth and beyond—reinforcing its commitment to excellence in even the most extreme environments. About NASA's Artemis IV MissionNASA's Artemis Program is returning humans to the Moon for the first time in over 50 years, establishing a long-term lunar presence and preparing for human exploration of Mars. Artemis IV, scheduled for 2028, will be the first crewed mission to the Lunar Gateway. Learn more: About Bechtel's Mobile Launcher 2 (ML2)ML2 is NASA's next-generation ground support platform for the SLS rocket. Designed for extreme liftoff conditions, ML2 integrates critical systems such as fueling, power, crew access, and safety. Learn more: About Berg Chilling SystemsBased in Toronto, Berg Chilling Systems has delivered over 5,000 custom cooling solutions across 30 industries in more than 50 countries. With a reputation for engineering excellence, Berg specializes in thermal process control systems tailored to complex and demanding environments. Learn more at SOURCE Berg Chilling Systems Inc. View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
15-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Berg Chilling Systems Delivers Advanced Cooling System for NASA's Artemis IV Moon Mission
Canadian Manufacturer Engineers One of the Most Extreme Refrigeration Systems Ever Built TORONTO, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Berg Chilling Systems is proud to announce its role in NASA's Artemis Program, supplying a mission-critical cooling system for the Orion crew capsule as part of Artemis IV. In partnership with Bechtel Corporation, Berg designed and manufactured a custom refrigeration system that will sit atop NASA's Mobile Launcher 2 (ML2) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Delivered in May 2025, this system represents a major milestone in Berg's legacy of innovation in thermal process control—meeting unprecedented engineering challenges to support the next phase of human space exploration. Extreme Engineering for an Extraordinary Mission Unlike typical rocket cooling systems located far from launch structures, NASA required Berg's system to be installed directly on ML2, adjacent to the Orion spacecraft, high atop of the 392-foot-tall structure—subjecting it to some of the harshest conditions imaginable. The system had to: Withstand temperatures exceeding 1,200°C (2,200°F) produced by NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) Survive the vibration and forces associated with over 890 kPa (130 psi) of blast pressures and 8.9 million pounds of thrust produced by the SLS Resist decades of corrosion from the SLS's exhaust and Florida's coastal environment Remain fully functional for 25 years across multiple missions Berg's engineers performed extensive simulations and rigorous vibration testing to validate performance under launch conditions. The result: a robust, high-performance cooling system engineered to last through the Artemis era and beyond. A Defining Moment for Canadian Innovation "This is one of the most technically demanding projects in our company's 50-year history," said Don Berggren, President of Berg Chilling Systems. "Our team pushed the boundaries of what's possible in industrial refrigeration. We're honored to contribute to humanity's vision for long-term lunar presence—and to once again showcase Canadian innovation on the global stage." Berg began collaboration with NASA for a prototype system in 2019. What started as a straightforward cooling concept evolved into what is likely the world's most extreme refrigeration application. "Tackling our clients' toughest cooling challenges is what we do best," added Berggren. "This project has been one of the most rewarding journeys we've ever undertaken." Looking Ahead: Artemis IV and Beyond The cooling system is set to go into service for Artemis IV in 2028 —NASA's mission to deliver astronauts to the Lunar Gateway, humanity's first permanent lunar space station. It will serve as a launchpad for future missions deeper into space, including to Mars. With Artemis IV laying the foundation for sustained lunar presence, Berg is proud to bring cutting-edge Canadian cooling technology here on earth and beyond—reinforcing its commitment to excellence in even the most extreme environments. About NASA's Artemis IV Mission NASA's Artemis Program is returning humans to the Moon for the first time in over 50 years, establishing a long-term lunar presence and preparing for human exploration of Mars. Artemis IV, scheduled for 2028, will be the first crewed mission to the Lunar Gateway. Learn more:
