Dec 21, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… How JWST could study dark matter. Juno reveals sounds from the Jovian moon Ganymede. The Space Force picks Boeing to support GPS operations over the next 10 years. Space ScienceWhat will the James Webb Space Telescope reveal to us...
Dec 20, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… James Webb Space Telescope scheduled to launch on Friday. Ingenuity helicopter had a successful 18th flight on Mars. Former NASA deputy administrator Hans Mark dies. Human Space Exploration Engine computer problem delays first SLS...
Dec 17, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Chinese space industry figure says China’s new heavy-lift rocket for crewed missions to the Moon could launch as soon as 2026. James Webb Space Telescope continues being tested, with updates on launch date and status of encapsulation to...
Dec 16, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… RS-25 engines begin a new series of testing. The Perseverance rover finds organic chemicals and evidence of volcanic lava flows on Mars. Human SpaceflightNASA fires up Artemis RS-25 rocket engines with new component at Stennis Space...
Dec 15, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The James Webb Space Telescope has been placed atop the Ariane 5 launch vehicle but slips liftoff date by two days to address a communications issue. Confirmed just recently, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe swept through the Sun’s corona in...
Dec 14, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Axiom Space has been selected by NASA for a second mission to the International Space Station while Boeing is planning to fly Starliner in May 2022. Human Space ExplorationAxiom gets a second tourist flight to ISS; Starliner OFT-2...
Dec 13, 2021
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...
Dec 10, 2021
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...
Dec 9, 2021
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...
Dec 8, 2021
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...