Just what is an SLS anyway?
For those lucky enough to be at or near Kennedy Space Center when a Space Launch System rocket leaves Earth for the first time, it will be an unforgettable experience. Any rocket launch is amazing to witness in person, but the rise of a truly powerful launch vehicle,...
Today’s Deep Space Extra for Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Today’s Deep Space Extra offers the latest reporting and commentary on space related activities from across the globe. NASA space shuttle rocket engines find new life aboard the Space Launch System exploration rocket. Aging NASA Apollo imagery stirs up memories...
NASA making continual progress on SLS booster qualification tests
NASA’s SLS is making serious progress on the road to being operational–after a successful booster qualification test in March, the second qualification test, planned for spring 2016, will test the booster’s performance for cold motor conditioning will and...
Today’s Deep Space Extra, Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Today’s Deep Space Extra offers the latest reporting and commentary on space related activities from across the globe. Enthusiasts explain why the moon Phobos may be a stepping stone to the Martian surface for human explorers. Can a growing public enthusiasm for...
Making History, Again
Ask anybody what an astronaut does, and they’ll talk about going on space missions. And, to be sure, that is part of being an astronaut. A rather cool part of being an astronaut. But, strictly on time spent, it’s also the smallest major part of the job. Back in the...
Today’s Deep Space Extra, Monday, October 5, 2015
Today’s Deep Space Extra offers the latest reporting and commentary on space related activities from across the globe. A successful box office debut for The Martian, a drama about a clever U.S. astronaut stranded on Mars, continues to stir discussions about how...
Today’s Deep Space Extra, Friday, October 2, 2015
Today’s Deep Space Extra offers the latest reporting and commentary on space related activities from across the globe. Already touted for its scientific and engineering grounding, the film The Martian receives critical acclaim on the eve of its debut in...
‘The Martian’ Gathers Political Momentum To ‘Explore Mars’
The idea of sending man to Mars has captivated human minds since the early 1950s. A plan for NASA to conduct a Mars program was rejected in the late 1960s in favor of building the space shuttle. The Mars exploration idea was revived as part of President George H. W....
Today’s Deep Space Extra, Thursday, October 1, 2015
Today’s Deep Space Extra offers the latest reporting and commentary on space related activities from across the globe. The U.S. House and Senate agreed to a budget Continuing Resolution Wednesday, preventing a U.S. government shutdown. Real astronauts and actors...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
