Sep 23, 2021
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):...
Sep 22, 2021
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...
Sep 21, 2021
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”...
Sep 20, 2021
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:...
Sep 17, 2021
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...
Sep 15, 2021
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...
Sep 14, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Orion spacecraft moves into production phase. An emergence of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies is fueling a transition of small space startups to publicly held enterprises. Human Space ExplorationOrion spacecraft production...
Sep 13, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… International Space Station astronauts performed a seven-hour spacewalk for third Roll Out Solar Array upgrade. Mars surface sample analysis highlights potential ancient water bubbles. Human Space ExplorationSpacewalking astronauts...
Sep 9, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The James Webb Space Telescope’s launch has shifted to December 18. On Mars, NASA’s Perseverance rover has just collected its second sample. Space ScienceJWST gets mid-December launch dateCoalition Member in the News –...
Sep 8, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Nanoracks’ spinoff aims to advance the knowledge and technology of organisms and food produced in space. U.N. official calls for greater space norms and multilateral consensus in global satellite operations. Space ScienceMars...