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Well, this is embarrassing: The Lunar Gateway's primary modules are corroded
NASA has put its Lunar Gateway space station project on hold because of corrosion found in two main modules, HALO and I-HAB. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman testified before Congress that both the L
NASA has put its Lunar Gateway space station project on hold because of corrosion found in two main modules, HALO and I-HAB. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman testified before Congress that both the Lunar Gateway habitable modules delivered to NASA (HALO and I-HAB) were corroded. In March 2026, NASA announced it would pause the station as designed and would instead focus on a lunar surface base between 2029 and 2036, repurposing Gateway hardware and partner contributions where possible.
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Source: Ars Technica | 2026-04-24