Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA shuttle era astronauts David Leestma, Sandy Magnus, and Chris Ferguson have been selected for induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Lockheed Martin to build several elements for the Mars Sample Return program. Human...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… A group of astronomers calls for keeping the Moon’s far side free of radio interference in order to study the universe’s early epoch. China seeks formal lines of communication with the U.S. for space safety. Human Space...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The James Webb Space Telescope’s primary mirror has captured its first images as the 18 individual segments are being carefully aligned. Russia is preparing to resume its exploration of the Moon with the July launch of Luna 25. The...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA announced the selection of two new missions for further development to explore solar activity and interactions with the Earth. The agency today will discuss early imagery that shows how the James Webb Space Telescope team has...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Members of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Wednesday called on Congressional leadership to come together on a new NASA authorization act. NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captures its first images of Venus’...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… As NASA’s Artemis I test flight nears, work continues on the assembly of the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage assigned to the Artemis II mission. NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter flies again on Mars.   Human Space...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA selects Lockheed Martin to develop a small launch vehicle to return samples of Mars to Earth. European policy makers to meet soon to assess space policy priorities. Space ScienceNASA picks Lockheed Martin to develop rocket for...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA estimates potential savings from ISS transition. InSight recovers from dust storm. Senate Space and Science Subcommittee plans a hearing on public private partnerships on Wednesday. Human Space ExplorationNASA outlines cost...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The James Webb Space Telescope team has begun the alignment of the observatory’s large primary mirror. NASA honors Black History Month. India aims at August launch for lunar lander. Human Space ExplorationWhen the International Space...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA increases Artemis I prelaunch checkouts, moving the liftoff to April or May. NASA’s Curiosity rover finds intriguing carbon signatures, possibly linked to biological activity, on Mars. Human Space ExplorationArtemis I...