In Today’s Deep Space Extra… A government shutdown could delay the launch of NASA’s first-ever mission to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids. Graduate student interest in space exploration is on the rise. Human Space Exploration Station crew relocates Soyuz...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… In a new op-ed, Frank Slazer, President and CEO of the Coalition for Deep Space Exploration, expresses support for the U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee’s efforts to provide NASA with funds for upgrades to agency...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Landsat 9 is ‘go’ for launch today. United Launch Alliance and others win Space Force contracts for rocket technology projects. Human Space ExplorationNASA’s Artemis astronauts could catch a new ride to the launchpadNextgov (9/24):...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA urged to avoid gap in low Earth orbit. Northrop Grumman to launch another in-space servicing vehicle. Human Space ExplorationNASA urged to avoid Space Station gapCoalition Members in the News – Axiom Space, NanoracksSpaceNews.com...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Space Launch System umbilical testing complete for Artemis I mission. Ingenuity helicopter getting ready for its 14th flight. Human Space ExplorationNASA completes umbilical test for SLS Artemis 1 missionNASASpaceflight.com (9/22):...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA divides human spaceflight directorate into two. Aerojet Rocketdyne to develop the Orion Main Engine for future Artemis missions. Human Space Exploration NASA splits human spaceflight directorate into two new branches Space.com...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Administrator Bill Nelson to lead a NASA leadership town hall regarding human space exploration. The VIPER rover will land on the western edge of Nobile Crater near the Moon’s South Pole. Human Space ExplorationNASA “town hall”...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Today, NASA will be announcing the lunar landing site for VIPER. Tomorrow, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee’s Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee will be holding a hearing entitled “NASA’s Future in Low Earth Orbit:...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration has endorsed action by the U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee to dedicate funds for NASA in its portion of the House infrastructure budget reconciliation package. Two new...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA announced the selection of five companies to mature Artemis lander concepts. Astronaut set to stay aboard the ISS for almost a year. Human Space ExplorationNASA selects five companies for lunar lander studiesCoalition Members in...
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#NASA estimates that a human mission to Mars could take months or years with current propulsion technologies. To accelerate this timeline, NASA and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) are exploring nuclear thermal propulsion.
.@NASA_Langley is testing the Lightweight Surface Manipulation System AutoNomy capabilities Development for Surface Operations (LANDO), a robotic arm designed to lift payloads and place them on the #lunar surface.