Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 19, 2018

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… President Trump’s nomination of Jim Bridenstine, an Oklahoma congressman and veteran U.S. Navy aviator, to become NASA administrator advanced Thursday for consideration by the full Senate. U.S. government agencies, including...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 18, 2018

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA joined U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) auditors before the House Space Subcommittee to discuss the status of efforts to certify new Boeing and SpaceX spacecraft for the transport of astronauts to the International...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 17, 2018

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Rocket engine test advances preparations for first Space Launch System (SLS)/Orion test flight with astronauts. Origins of alien asteroid Oumaumau explained. Russian and Europe collaborate on ice seeking lunar lander. Meteorite...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 16, 2018

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Canadian astronaut to begin NASA training. James Webb Space Telescope are on the move from NASA JSC to California. President Trump’s nominee to lead NASA faces Senate challenge. Human Space Exploration Quebec astronaut...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 15, 2018

  In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Latest NASA Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel report examines efforts to launch first Commercial Crew and Orion missions. U.S. National security mission launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Chinese rocket booster...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 12, 2018

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s Commercial Crew Program lists delays in SpaceX piloted and unpiloted test flights planned for 2018. NASA’s Kennedy Space Center hosted a tribute to John Young, the Apollo era astronaut who died January 5, on...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 11, 2018

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Some astronomers and engineers believe astronauts should play a significant role in the assembly and servicing of future space telescopes. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has achieved a significant pre-launch milestone thanks...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 10, 2018

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… National Space Council deadline for nominations today. Why American needs an upper stage rocket. Europe’s Arianespace anticipates record number of launches in 2018. Human Space Exploration Last chance for citizens to nominate...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 9, 2018

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… President Trump renominates Jim Bridenstine to lead NASA.  NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot named 2018 Rotary National Space Trophy recipient. NASA’s plan for returning to the moon awaits policy direction and funding. Human...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 8, 2018

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Apollo 16 commander, Gemini and space shuttle pioneer John Young has died. Russia evaluates an airlock contribution for NASA’s proposed Deep Space Gateway (DSG).  Veteran planetary scientist urges hard look at lunar water...