Jun 7, 2018
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...
Jun 6, 2018
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....
Jun 4, 2018
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...
Jun 1, 2018
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...
May 31, 2018
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...
May 30, 2018
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...
May 29, 2018
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Apollo and early space shuttle astronauts Alan Bean and Don Peterson have died. Canada withdraws from NASA Wide Field Infrared Space Telescope (WFIRST) project. Russia, China announce new space agency leadership. Human Space...
May 25, 2018
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA is moving ahead with plans for a second Mobile Launch Platform (MLP) for Space Launch System (SLS)/Orion missions. Psychology as well as technology appears a likely challenge for human deep space exploration. Human Space...
May 24, 2018
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… New supplies, launched Monday, reached the International Space Station astronauts early Thursday. Experts confront an imaging issue with a new NOAA weather satellite. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine tells Senate panel he’s...
May 23, 2018
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The International Space Station’s many contributions to innovation include 3-D printing and assessing the value of astronauts in orbit working with robots on planetary surfaces. The U.S. Postal Service commemorates Sally Ride,...