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In Today’s Deep Space Extra… If controversial, seeking space resources and using them to support exploration is a concept that is not that new. More insight into dealing with isolation from the astronauts. NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) mature plans to collect samples from the Martian surface for return to Earth.

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In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) solicits proposals for human missions. James Beggs, former NASA Administrator who shepherded the international agreements underlying the ISS, dies at 94. Most comprehensive map of the Moon is released. NASA technology joins coronavirus battle.

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) program looks at ways to accelerate development of the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS). NASA safety panel views May 27 test flight of the Crew Dragon with two astronauts aboard as feasible. The Hubble Space Telescope turns 30 today. NASA fast tracks a ventilator for treatment of worst coronavirus symptoms.

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Scientists caution proposed cuts in NASA science missions could slow Mars exploration. Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, demonstrating the home planet remains a focus of those exploring space, whether they be astronauts or satellites.

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… It’s Earth Day! NASA researchers look ahead. NASA is bringing oversight of the commercialization of low Earth orbit under a single management chain. Astronauts may return to using suborbital flights as part of training. Iran launches a military mission, according to reports.

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… If they are to explore beyond Earth, humans will need the resources they find to sustain their missions. Space suits are more than fashion for space travel. Comet 2I/Borisov, a stranger to the solar system, offers clues to the environment around another star.

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Hubble turns 30! SLS makes progress. NASA, SpaceX set May 27 to resume the launch of American astronauts from U.S. soil for the first time since NASA’s shuttle fleet was retired. Northrop Grumman’s Mission Extension Vehicle-1 (MEV-1) conducts landmark satellite life extension.

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA intends to announce commercial Human Landing System (HLS) partners later this month. Three U.S. and Russian astronauts return to Earth early Friday after long International Space Station (ISS) missions. Mars 2020 “Perseverance” rover remains on track for launch this summer.

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Scientists continue their pursuit of an explanation and countermeasures for the vision changes experienced by astronauts. Pandemic or no pandemic, NASA’s Curiosity rover mission at Mars rolls on. Once a promising sight in the night sky, comet Atlas crumbles.

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… More astronauts could be launching to the International Space Station (ISS) in late May as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.