Today’s Deep Space Extra for Monday, December 7, 2015
Today’s Deep Space Extra offers the latest reporting and commentary on space related activities from across the globe. The space community marked the first anniversary of the NASA/Lockheed Martin Exploration Flight Test-1, an unpiloted two orbit test flight of...
Gemini VII launched 50 years ago today
On this day in 1965, Gemini VII was launched from Cape Canaveral to become the 12th manned American spaceflight. Gemini VII, crewed by Frank Borman and Jim Lovell, set a record for the longest manned spaceflight at nearly 14 days, which was later broken by astronauts...
Today’s Deep Space Extra for Friday, December 4, 2015
Today’s Deep Space Extra offers the latest reporting and commentary on space related activities from across the globe. Humans will settle Mars, but they may not venture further on a permanent basis, predicts exploration advocate Louis Friedman. Experts rush to...
‘Heart’ of NASA’s Orion Spacecraft to Undergo Stress Tests
A critical piece of NASA’s Orion spacecraft — which may carry astronauts to deep-space locations like Mars — is about to begin a series of crucial tests to determine whether or not it can withstand the rigors of spaceflight. The Orion service module, built by...
Today’s Deep Space Extra for Thursday, December 3, 2015
Today’s Deep Space Extra offers the latest reporting and commentary on space related activities from across the globe. Aerojet Rocketdyne provides critical 3-D manufactured components for the NASA/Lockheed Martin Orion crew exploration capsule. Russia cuts its...
Aerojet Rocketdyne 3-D prints Orion’s nozzle extensions
NASA’s Orion partner Aerojet Rocketdyne has recently completed a milestone in additive manufacturing–12 nozzle extensions for Orion’s crew module reaction control system (RCS). The nozzle extensions will provide greater stability to the RCS system...
Today’s Deep Space Extra for Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Today’s Deep Space Extra offers the latest reporting and commentary on space related activities from across the globe. NASA and the European Space Agency demonstrate plans to cooperate in the human exploration of deep space with development of the Orion crew...
Orion’s engineering legacy
NASA’s Orion spacecraft is a mix of old and new: the tried and tested Apollo-era capsule design elements have been married with Shuttle-era crew amenities and modern technology. With the ability to carry a crew of four, a “glass cockpit” digital...
Today’s Deep Space Extra for Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Today’s Deep Space Extra offers the latest reporting and commentary on space related activities from across the globe. Europe’s service module contribution to NASA’s Orion crew exploration capsule could pave the way for the participation of European...Space Talk
@mars_stu @NASAJPL @NASAMars They'll be downlinked when the spacecraft is able to re-point to Earth following its science observations. Will begin likely NET later this evening US time, and take place over a few days.
What's it like to fly NASA's experimental, quiet supersonic aircraft?
We're hosting a @Reddit AMA with our X-59 test pilots on Monday, May 18. Stop by and share your questions! https://www.reddit.com/r/nasa/
What's it like to fly NASA's experimental, quiet supersonic aircraft?
We're hosting a @Reddit AMA with our X-59 test pilots on Monday, May 18. Stop by and share your questions! https://www.reddit.com/r/nasa/
How do planets form? Tiny grains of dust orbiting a newborn star collide, grow, and eventually build entire worlds. ✨🪐
A NASA scientist explains how planets like Earth came to be: https://youtu.be/1A_73j71WkE?si=ipv2g9uW0__rT5nV
