Aug 6, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Further exploration of the Moon can shed light on the formation of rocky planets. The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter completes another flight. Human Space ExplorationBoeing’s OFT-2 test flight still on hold as search continues for...
Aug 5, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Industry executive warns about competition from China’s space station. NASA’s Curiosity rover celebrates nine years on Mars this week. Human Space ExplorationChina’s space station emerges as competitor to commercial venturesCoalition...
Aug 4, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Starliner’s Orbital Flight Test-2 delayed. The International Space Station considered one of the most significant works of postwar architecture. Human Space ExplorationLaunch of Boeing crew capsule scrubbed due to propulsion system...
Aug 3, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Boeing and United Launch Alliance ready Orbital Flight Test-2 for a 1:20 p.m. EDT launch – weather permitting. The Lucy mission begins preparations for October liftoff. Human Space ExplorationLive coverage: ULA begins countdown...
Aug 2, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Starliner’s Orbital Flight Test-2 is rescheduled for Tuesday at 1:20 pm EDT, with a docking at the International Space Station on Wednesday. Ariane 5 launches two satellites in important lead up to the JWST liftoff. Human Space...
Jul 30, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… International Space Station’s attitude altered after unanticipated thruster firings from the Russian’s Nauka Multipurpose Laboratory module, which has caused Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test-2 to be delayed. Human Space ExplorationNauka...
Jul 28, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test-2 facing potential weather delay for Friday’s launch. A virtual center called SatHub could provide astronomers with the tools to avoid satellite passes from growing satellite mega-constellations as they pursue...
Jul 27, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Key elements for the Gateway External Robotic Interfaces to be designed by MDA, Ltd for the Canadarm3 program. One of Jupiter’s moons shows evidence of water vapor. Human Space Exploration MDA awarded next contract for flagship...
Jul 26, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Pirs airlock and docking module successfully departed the International Space Station to free a docking port for Nauka. Mars drone helicopter Ingenuity flew a 10th flight on Saturday surpassing the 1-mile mark for all its missions thus...
Jul 23, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Boeing cleared by NASA for Starliner’s Orbital Flight Test-2 launch on July 30. The InSight Mars lander reveals the deep interior of the Red Planet. Human Space ExplorationSLS engineering tests to accompany pre-launch checkouts for...