No, it’s not the toilet blockage from hell. Rather, it’s a system to keep a lid on the torrent of heat and noise generated by a rocket launch. NASA recently released footage (above) showing a test of ...

The SLS liftoff from Kennedy Space Center in November exceeded pre-launch noise models by more than 20 decibels, new research found. Reading time 2 minutes NASA’s new lunar program is in full swing, ...

NASA Marshall is conducting the first round of acoustic tests for the Space Launch System (SLS) using a scale model. The tests will allow engineers to verify the design of the sound suppression system ...

NASA's massive water deluge system, releasing nearly 450,000 gallons, is crucial for rocket launches. This powerful spray ...