Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Emerging U.S. Senate 2019 appropriations measure backs continued development of NASA’s Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST). Growing Martian dust storm stalls NASA’s long running Opportunity rover. NASA Administrator...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… New NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine finds growing bipartisan support, following a difficult confirmation process. Japan’s Hyabusa 2 spacecraft spots the asteroid Ryugu, its sample return destination. NASA’s Science Mission...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… A key congressman backs efforts to press on with the Wide Field Infrared Survey Satellite (WFIRST).  SpaceX envisions major development at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Space Science Huge dust storm on Mars hits NASA’s...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA on Thursday presented its latest findings from efforts to determine whether Mars hosts, or once hosted, some form of life. There will be more to come. Human Space Exploration ‘We choose to go to the Moon’ again but when?...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… A new Pew Research Center poll reflects public support for NASA and its role as world leader in the exploration of space.  NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and NASA’s Sam Scimemi further discuss an unfolding plan to transition...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… U.S., Russian and European astronauts begin six month International Space Station journey. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine envisions lunar fuel depot for deep space exploration. FTC approves Northrop Grumman acquisition of Orbital ATK....
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Four space agencies exchange International Space Station crews this week. NASA close to seeking Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway (LOPG) proposals. U.S. aerospace industry eager to work with NASA’s newest Administrator. Human Space...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA pays tribute to the late Apollo and shuttle astronauts Alan Bean and Don Peterson. NASA is teaming with the U.S. private sector and academia to develop technologies needed to mine the Moon and other deep space destinations for...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Bridenstine nurtures bipartisan support. U.S., Russian and European trio prepares for International Space Station launch. NASA’s science mission chief backs on time assessment of future astrophysics priorities. Budget and...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA, China address challenges of next steps in space. U.S. Departments of Transportation and Commerce rolling out private sector space reforms. Mars to shine bright in night sky as it nears the Earth. Human Space Exploration China...