March 31, 2025
HALO takes flight from Turin
Handle with care: Future home for Artemis astronauts inside
Subcontractor Thales Alenia Space completed fabrication of HALO’s primary structure in Turin and prepared the module for its next phase: integration and testing at Northrop Grumman’s facility in the United States. On March 31, HALO departed Italy and began its journey to Arizona.
From Cleanroom to Cargo Hold: HALO’s Departure from Italy
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April 1, 2025
Wheels down in Arizona
US Arrival of HALO marked milestone for first lunar space station
Gateway’s HALO arrived in Mesa, Arizona, after traveling from Italy, where Thales Alenia Space fabricated its primary structure. Delivered by cargo aircraft to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, HALO was then transported to Northrop Grumman’s facility in Gilbert for final outfitting.
Learn MoreTouchdown: HALO’s Arrival in Arizona
Browse photos of HALO’s arrival and unloading in Arizona. Click the arrows below to scroll through the gallery.
April 3, 2025
Unboxing the future of lunar exploration
Out of the box and on to outfitting
At Northrop Grumman’s Gilbert, Arizona, facility, teams removed HALO from its transport container. HALO arrived from Turin, Italy, where Thales Alenia Space fabricated its primary structure. The module will undergo final outfitting in Gilbert before being integrated with the Power and Propulsion Element and launched to lunar orbit.
Learn MoreOne Giant Unboxing for Lunar Exploration
Scroll through the photos below to see HALO’s unboxing at Northrop Grumman in Gilbert, Arizona.
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Outfitting HALO to support life in lunar orbit
The work underway in Arizona will transform HALO into a future home for Artemis astronauts
Now in Arizona, HALO has entered its next phase: outfitting and integration. To mark HALO’s arrival and the start of this important phase, teams in Arizona gathered for special celebrations and outreach events, highlighting Gateway’s role in supporting the Artemis campaign and future exploration from the Moon to Mars.
Learn MoreHALO’s U.S. Debut: Celebrating a Milestone Moment
Click the arrows below to view photos from the celebration and outreach events held to mark HALO’s U.S. arrival.
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