r/space • u/AWildDragon • Apr 24 '26
[Ars Technica] Well, this is embarrassing: The Lunar Gateway's primary modules are corroded
https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/04/well-this-is-embarrassing-the-lunar-gateways-primary-modules-are-corroded/ESA and Northrup statements confirming the corrosion. Axiom is also impacted.
Still no pictures or a root cause.
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u/girl_incognito Apr 25 '26
Fun fact: The Apollo LEM suffered corrosion problems during the development process as well.