In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Artemis I stacking continues. Hubble still struggling with computer issues. Human Space ExplorationArtemis I SLS stacking work running long, preps for integrated tests continue in parallelCoalition Member in the News –...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus resupply mission set to depart the International Space Station on Tuesday with the next resupply mission, NG-16, scheduled for NET August 10. The second iROSA is now installed on the Space Station. Human...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage will soon join the Artemis I SLS rocket core stage, boosters, and Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter. Astronauts just ventured outside the International Space Station for their third spacewalk in nine days...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee requests Artemis review. Human Space ExplorationNelson says Artemis plans pending decision on GAO protestSpaceNews.com (6/23): Yesterday, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson appeared...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will testify on the agency’s FY2022 budget proposal before the U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee today. Lockheed Martin has been selected to build the aeroshell for NASA’s next Mars...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Pam Melroy was sworn in Monday as NASA’s Deputy Administrator. The InSight Mars lander might end its mission in a year. Human Space ExplorationMelroy officially onboard at NASASpacePolicyOnline.com (6/22): Pam Melroy, retired...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Yesterday’s spacewalk equipped the International Space Station with its first Roll Out Solar Array. United Launch Alliance, Boeing continue preparations for Starliner’s OFT-2. Human Space ExplorationESA/NASA complete ISS spacewalk to...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Pam Melroy as NASA’s Deputy Administrator. Human Space ExplorationSenate confirms NASA Deputy Administrator, NOAA administratorCoalition for Deep Space Exploration and CEO Frank Slazer in...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA and Boeing progress toward July launch of Starliner. China marks first crewed mission to its new space station. Human Space ExplorationNASA and Boeing close out recommendations from Starliner reviewCoalition Members in the News...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Brazil signs the Artemis Accords. NASA opens contest to name the “Moonikin” that will fly aboard the Orion spacecraft on Artemis I. Human Space ExplorationNelson asks Senate appropriators for more HLS fundingSpaceNews.com (6/15):...
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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.