Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Sep 7, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Draft House infrastructure bill to be marked up on Thursday proposes funds for NASA infrastructure but not for a second Human Landing System. The Perseverance rover has collected its first Mars rock sample. Human Space...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Sep 3, 2021

Please note Deep Space Extra will not run on Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day.  We will return on Tuesday, September 7. In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s Perseverance rover appears to have gathered its first Martian rock sample. Virgin...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Sep 2, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra…  Perseverance drills into another rocky target. The mission’s team is now looking at data to confirm the rover was able to grab and retain an intact core.   Human Space Exploration Space Launch System begins vibration testing...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Sep 1, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA not intending to exchange lunar samples with China. The European Space Agency has been flooded with astronaut applications. Draft House FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act directs the National Space Council to coordinate efforts...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Aug 31, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Cosmonauts detect new cracks in International Space Station module. Nelson backs continued cooperation among NASA’s space partners as the agency’s human exploration focus turns to deep space. Human Space ExplorationRussian...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Aug 30, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The EscaPADE mission passes review allowing it to move into full development. Spacewalk to externally integrate the Nauka Multipurpose Laboratory Module is planned for this week.   Human Space Exploration Blue Origin’s lawsuit...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Aug 27, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… James Webb Space Telescope readied for voyage to launch site. NASA names Jacobs Large Business Prime Contractor of the Year.   Space Science SLS cubesats arrive for Artemis 1 launch SpaceNews.com (8/26): NASA released an image August...

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Aug 26, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… United Launch Alliance’s new Vulcan rocket rolls out for fueling tests. Newly appointed Executive Secretary of the National Space Council says Vice President Kamala Harris is engaged in space issues. Human Space ExplorationSpace...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Aug 25, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Senator Jerry Moran optimistic about increased NASA funding. Lockheed Martin’s Lisa Callahan speaks about the importance of digital transformation for deep space.   Human Space Exploration NASA chief Bill Nelson optimistic about...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Aug 24, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Medical issue delays spacewalk at the International Space Station. Despite the pandemic, the space economy continues to grow, according to a report. Human Space ExplorationCollins Aerospace to provide life support for privately run...