""Following the identification of corrosion on HALO, a comprehensive investigation was promptly initiated. Preliminary findings indicate that the issue likely results from a combination of factors, including aspects of the forging process, surface treatment, and material properties.""
""Based on the investigation and available data, the corrosion issue was understood to be technically manageable and did not constitute a showstopper for I‑HAB, which was, in any case, in better conditions than HALO from [a] corrosion point of view.""
Thales Alenia Space is leveraging its expertise to advance cislunar exploration. Corrosion issues were identified on the HALO module, prompting a comprehensive investigation by the European Space Agency. Preliminary findings suggest the corrosion results from a combination of factors, including the forging process and material properties. A 'tiger team' was established to address the issue, which is deemed manageable and not a showstopper for the I-HAB module, currently under construction and yet to be delivered to NASA.
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