In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Three U.S. and Russian astronauts and cosmonauts launched early Thursday to the International Space Station (ISS) for a six month mission aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket. The joint European/Japanese Mercury bound Bepi Columbo spacecraft flies by Earth on Friday.

Expanding humanity’s reach into deep space and capitalizing on the opportunities offered by the moon and Mars requires development of an infrastructure beyond Earth orbit that can accommodate astronauts, science, and act as a hub for commercial vehicles. The Gateway is that infrastructure. An effective Gateway built on sound engineering and operational principles established for […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. February 10, 2020. Coalition for Deep Space Exploration Statement on FY 2021 NASA Budget Request. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration (Coalition) welcomes the President’s FY 2021 Budget Request (PBR) with a proposed increase for the NASA top line to $25.246 billion (B) dollars. The proposal marks a milestone for NASA.