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Gateway manufacturer finally acknowledges issue, fails to mention 'corrosion'
Northrop Grumman confirmed corrosion in both the HALO and I-HAB modules of NASA's Lunar Gateway space station, citing a 'manufacturing irregularity.' The company attributed the issue to the French-Ita
Northrop Grumman confirmed corrosion in both the HALO and I-HAB modules of NASA's Lunar Gateway space station, citing a "manufacturing irregularity." The company attributed the issue to the French-Italian aerospace supplier Thales Alenia Space, which built the primary structure of HALO. Northrop Grumman stated it is completing repairs using NASA-approved processes, with completion expected by end of the third quarter.
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Source: Ars Technica | 2026-04-27