Feb 8, 2017
New findings from the Curiosity rover on Mars are confronting scientists with quite a challenge – how was ancient Mars warm enough to host liquid running water? Plenty of evidence says that in ancient times, the planet was sometimes wet, with water that flowed and...
Feb 8, 2017
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Representative Culberson praises NASA’s Space Launch System and Earth Science program during yesterday’s address to the Space Transportation Association detailing his recommendations to the Trump Administration. Human Deep Space...
Feb 7, 2017
Small businesses are essential propelling America to explore the depths of deep space. Through the services and support provided by small businesses around the country, a new crew vehicle for deep space is being developed. NASA’s Orion spacecraft will enable a human...
Feb 7, 2017
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA reports business as usual under President Trump, a budget continuing resolution and hiring freeze. Human Deep Space Exploration Business as usual at NASA two weeks into new administration Space News (2/6): A budget continuing...
Feb 6, 2017
Know someone who is passionate about exploring Mars but is still in college? How can they help create the next generation of robotic explorers? Since 2007, a unique competition held in Utah each summer encourages students from around the world to design and build...
Feb 6, 2017
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Prime contractors for NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion crew capsule are working with NASA to advance development of their human deep space exploration systems within the Trump administration. Human Deep Space Exploration Op-ed | 2017...
Jan 31, 2017
What is soon riding to space on top of a 322-foot tall rocket? Orion – NASA’s new crew vehicle that will take humans farther into space than we’ve ever been. This first integrated flight of NASA’s new deep space crew vehicle with its rocket in 2018 will be an...
Jan 31, 2017
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s astronauts find water an essential training ground for future space missions. Human Deep Space Exploration Take the plunge: Former astronaut talks about NASA’s NBL Spaceflight Insider (1/30): NASA’s Johnson Space Center operates the...
Jan 30, 2017
Think you have to be involved in science to participate in exploring the red planet? Think again! There is so much to learn about Mars, and you can be a part of it. When was the last time you helped planetary scientists get a better understanding of another planet’s...
Jan 30, 2017
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Those who have helped set the stage point to Mars as the preferred destination for U.S. led human deep space exploration and 2033 as an achievable date for the first landing. Human Deep Space Exploration Put people on Mars by 2033 for the...