In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA and Lockheed Martin pronounce the Orion crew capsule ready to undergo launch processing for the Artemis I test flight. Innovative robotic devices coming along for future Moon and Mars exploration.
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… New experiments return from the International Space Station. The final step in the SLS rocket Green Run test series is around the corner.
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Japan joins the European and Canadian space agencies in formally partnering with NASA for development of the Gateway. NASA’s Curiosity rover marks 3,000 Martian days.
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA is now targeting January 16 for the final test in the SLS rocket Green Run campaign. The agency also joined Boeing in announcing plans to equip the International Space Station (ISS) with new solar arrays.
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… ESA moves forward with the lunar Gateway’s ESPRIT module. NASA’s Mars InSight lander and Juno orbiter at Jupiter missions have been extended.
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Lucy, a mission that will study the Trojan asteroids, is one step closer to launch. And take a look at NASA’s 20 favorite images of 2020 taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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