Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The James Webb Space Telescope has been fueled for its mission slated for launch on December 22. The FAA will no longer issue commercial astronaut wings. Space ScienceWebb telescope fueled for flight, ready for lifting atop...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Mexico joins the U.S.-led Artemis Accords. Roscosmos announces first cosmonaut that would fly on commercial crew flights to the ISS. Human Space ExplorationMexico joins Artemis AccordsSpaceNews.com (12/10): The government of Mexico...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA launches new mission to observe dramatic objects in space. A spacecraft spots “weird” feature on the Moon’s far side. Space ScienceNASA launches new x-ray telescope designed to unravel mysteries of black holesCNN.com (12/9): The...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Space Council gets not only more members, but expanded authority in new executive order. Hubble Space Telescope returns to full science operations. Human Space ExplorationSoyuz launches Japanese private astronauts to ISSSpaceNews.com...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA announces new class of astronaut candidates. Atlas V rocket successfully launches Space Force satellites for tests of advanced technology. Human Space ExplorationNASA unveils 10 new astronaut candidates for future space station,...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA to announce its next class of astronauts today. A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is set to launch tomorrow with DoD and NASA experiments. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to open new Gateway attraction. Human Space...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA astronauts embark on spacewalk to replace faulty antenna after delays due to debris concerns. National Space Council focusing priorities on building a U.S. STEM workforce; addressing climate change; and promoting rules and norms for...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The first National Space Council meeting in the Biden Administration to take place today. Senators urge the White House and the Department of Commerce on space debris. Robert Lightfoot to lead Lockheed Martin’s space unit. Human Space...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… In a new piece, the Coalition for Deep Space Exploration’s CEO Frank Slazer shares his thoughts on how human space exploration can help advance many of the administration’s goals, ahead of the National Space Council meeting this week....
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The James Webb Space Telescope is cleared to begin fueling. The National Space Council meets this week. Two House Science, Space, and Technology Committee subcommittees will hold a joint hearing Wednesday on the 2020 Decadal Survey for...