Feb 6, 2018
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… U.S. investments in space technology and exploration support global leadership, promise economic dividends, inspiration. James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) moves to Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach for next round of pre-launch...
Feb 5, 2018
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Support emerges for continued International Space Station operations. Japanese experts urge participation in future U.S. led lunar orbiting Deep Space Gateway (DSG). U.K. to take on space weather role. SpaceX set for Tuesday launch...
Feb 2, 2018
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The assembly of the first NASA Orion space capsule intended to house an astronaut crew for a journey around the moon is underway. NASA representatives will join an investigation into the troubled January 25 Ariane 5 rocket launch....
Feb 1, 2018
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA workshop reveals growing global interest in human lunar exploration. Lost tragically 15 years ago today, NASA’s shuttle Columbia and its seven astronauts remain an inspiration. Experts confirm the recent re-discovery of...
Jan 31, 2018
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), the nonprofit organization that manages use of the International Space Station’s U.S. National Laboratory volume for a range of commercial and non NASA research and...
Jan 30, 2018
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… U.S. research and development spending is falling behind, while China’s accelerates, according to an MIT expert. Concerns grow over NASA’s lack of a permanent administrator as the agency transitions its focus from low...
Jan 29, 2018
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The White House plans for NASA to resume human deep space exploration have sparked a discussion over the future of the International Space Station and whether its operation could transition to the commercial sector. NASA postpones a...
Jan 26, 2018
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA and its international partners gather in Tokyo to discuss Deep Space Gateway (DSG) and plans for future human exploration. News reports raise concerns of over possible Trump Administration plans to bring International Space...
Jan 25, 2018
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Draft budget documents suggest Trump administration support for the International Space Station could end by 2025. NASA marks annual Day of Remembrance. GOLD launch will debut NASA “ride share” science mission strategy....
Jan 24, 2018
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The International Space Station partners gather in Tokyo to discuss Deep Space Gateway (DSG) collaboration. NASA unveils deep space power sources. Google Lunar X-Prize ends without a winner. Human Space Exploration This was a huge...