Gateway manufacturer finally acknowledges issue, fails to mention “corrosion”
Summary
The article covers corrosion-related issues in the HALO and I-HAB modules for NASA's Lunar Gateway, with Northrop Grumman confirming a manufacturing irregularity and Thales Alenia Space later acknowledging a metallurgical issue. The statements suggest fixes by late 2026 and note that the problem could affect Gateway timelines, potentially delaying the program beyond 2030, while also highlighting industry responses and competing space habitation efforts.