Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Oct 28, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA, ESA, and Arianespace representative express confidence that JWST is on track for December 18 launch. Scientists have possibly found a planet outside the Milky Way Galaxy using the Chandra X-ray telescope. Human Space...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Oct 27, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA lays out vision for the long-term future of the Space Launch System rocket. Poland signs the Artemis Accords. Ingenuity has now flown on the Red Planet for a 14th time. Human Space ExplorationNASA lays out vision for the...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Oct 26, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… An industry group including Blue Origin, Sierra Space, and Boeing announces plan to develop a commercial space station. Listen to the otherworldly sounds of Mars with a new interactive resource. Human Space ExplorationBlue Origin and...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Oct 25, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA announces launch window for Artemis I. Ariane 5 rocket sets new payload mass record ahead of the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope.   Human Space Exploration NASA targets February launch for Artemis 1 Moon mission...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Oct 22, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Orion joins the already assembled Space Launch System hardware for the launch of Artemis I. Webb’s final pre-launch electrical systems tests begin. Human Space ExplorationSenate committee told U.S. space leadership requires continued...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Oct 21, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… House hearing emphasizes the development of nuclear propulsion for space travel. DART mission arrives at launch site.Human Space ExplorationU.S. needs nuclear spacecraft to compete with China, NASA official saysUPI (10/20): In testimony on...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Oct 20, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Starliner valve investigation continues. Industry panel raises concerns that U.S. space systems need protection against cyber-attacks. Human Space ExplorationNASA supports Boeing as Starliner valve investigation continuesCoalition...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Oct 19, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra…  The U.S. Senate released the appropriations bill that funds NASA over the 2022 fiscal year. NASA announced on Monday its selection of the Cosmic Spectrometer and Imager (COSI) for development. Human Space ExplorationSenate...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Oct 18, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… ULA launches NASA’s Lucy mission to the Trojan asteroids. House and Senate this week hold hearings on nuclear propulsion and international collaboration in space. Human Space ExplorationInternational Space Station tilted after...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Oct 15, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The European-built service module for the Artemis II Orion spacecraft has arrived at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Lucy is set to launch tomorrow.  Human Space ExplorationMeet the Orion Service Module, the European-built brain of...