Jun 9, 2017
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Proposed NASA spending in 2018 should be sufficient to support a human Mars mission by 2033, according to Robert Lightfoot, the agency’s acting administrator. Human Space Exploration NASA chief says 2018 budget ensures Mars...
Jun 8, 2017
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… New astronaut recruits introduced. Vice President Pence plans to reestablish the National Space Council. Human Space Exploration NASA introduces 12 new astronauts CBS News (6/7): Vice President Mike Pence joined Robert Lightfoot,...
Jun 7, 2017
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… China and India continue to move forward with space exploration plans. Human Space Exploration NASA’s new Mars rover concept vehicle, inspired by science — and Hollywood CBS News (6/3): Hollywood’s Shanon and Marc Parker,...
Jun 6, 2017
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA names a new chief astronaut. French astronaut Thomas Pesquet reflects on life aboard the International Space Station. Human Space Exploration NASA names new chief astronaut: Patrick Forrester to lead growing corps...
Jun 2, 2017
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Antarctic Mars simulation presents challenges to 13 participants. Findings from NASA’s Curiosity Rover suggest conditions in Mars Gale Crater may have been suitable for microbial activity for hundreds of millions of years....
Jun 1, 2017
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The United Arab Emirates outlines vision for future Mars settlement. Human Space Exploration The United Arab Emirates launches a plan to colonize Mars by 2117 Los Angeles Times (5/31): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is joining a...
May 31, 2017
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano offers a rugged, isolated setting for a human Mars mission simulation. Human Deep Space Exploration Life on Mars New York Times (5/31): Six volunteers are living in isolation on Hawaii’s Mauna...
May 30, 2017
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Russia to push launch of astronauts one year to 2022. Human Deep Space Exploration Federatsiya spacecraft’s first flight may be rescheduled to 2022 – source TASS of Russia (5/27): Russia will move the inaugural launch of...
May 26, 2017
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Reaching Mars with human explorers will involve hundreds of U.S. companies, large and small. Extra will resume on Tuesday (6/30). Happy Memorial Day to all! Human Deep Space Exploration Illinois company among hundreds supporting NASA...
May 25, 2017
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s Space Launch System scores a successful ground test of the core stage rocket engine at the Stennis Space Center. Coalition for Deep Space Exploration releases statement on the FY18 President’s Budget Request for NASA....