Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Human Deep Space Exploration Cruz plans new NASA authorization and commercial launch bills  Space News (3/23): U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, chair of the space subcommittee of the Senate’s Space Commerce Committee, plans a long-term NASA authorization measure. Cruz was...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… President Trump’s signing of the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017 includes statements supporting a revived National Space Council led by Vice President Pence.   Human Deep Space Exploration Pence confirms plans to...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… President Trump expected to sign the NASA transition authorization act Tuesday morning which reinforces a focus on the human exploration of deep space and Mars.   Human Deep Space Exploration Trump will sign the Mars-focused...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Youth STEM advocate Abby Harrison leads nonprofit Mars Generation, plans future as deep space explorer.   Human Deep Space Exploration Meet Abby Harrison, the college sophomore headed for Mars USA Today (3/17): Abby Harrison has...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… President Trump’s proposed 2018 budget, formally released on Thursday, supports NASA’s long term human Mars exploration goals. But cuts in some areas of NASA, including Earth science, education and a planetary science...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Trump administration’s first federal budget supports continued development of NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion capsule, both cornerstones of future U.S. human deep space exploration, and advances public/private...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Lockheed Martin outlines a three-year mission that could have astronauts living and working in orbit around Mars in just over a decade.   Human Deep Space Exploration Lockheed Martin says Mars Base Camp possible by 2028 Florida...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Bill Nye, the Planetary Society’s CEO, urges the Trump White House to maintain a focus on the human exploration of Mars.   Human Deep Space Exploration Bill Nye has a few tips for President Trump on how to manage NASA The...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Trump White House and NASA assess human deep space exploration options afforded by the Space Launch System and Orion. Human Deep Space Exploration NASA moving ahead with plans for cislunar human outpost  Space News (3/10): NASA...