Jul 22, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Nauka module takes flight. NASA administrator says the agency is looking intensively at moons where life could exist. The James Webb Space Telescope hits more milestones ahead of launch. Human Space ExplorationKey parts of...
Jul 21, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Nauka Multipurpose Laboratory Module set to launch to the International Space Station today. Lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that would establish excise taxes on commercial human space flights that aren’t focused on...
Jul 20, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… As NASA and the world celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, the production of deep space launch vehicles and space tourism ramp up. Human Space ExplorationBoeing working on multiple Cores, first EUS hardware...
Jul 19, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Boeing’s Starliner has been stacked atop its launch vehicle, a ULA Atlas V rocket, ahead of Orbital Flight Test-2. Artemis I gets help from previous space shuttle veterans ahead of integrated simulation. Human Space...
Jul 16, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) appropriations bill, which funds NASA, advances to the full House. Lockheed Martin opens the STAR Center. Human Space Exploration House appropriators add nod to 2024 Coalition Members in...
Jul 15, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… U.S. House Appropriations Committee meets today for the markup of the FY2022 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) bill, which includes NASA. Solar sail asteroid mission readies for launch on Artemis I. Human Space ExplorationHouse...
Jul 14, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA announces nuclear thermal propulsion reactor concept awards. The agency is working on adding Orion’s launch abort system onto the spacecraft ahead of the Artemis I mission. Human Space Exploration NASA issues contracts for nuclear...
Jul 13, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Bill increasing NASA’s budget advances in the House. Gateway elements make progress. KSC to host launch viewing for Starliner’s OFT-2. Human Space ExplorationHouse appropriations bill supports increase to NASA’s...
Jul 12, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… On Sunday, The House Appropriations Committee released its draft FY2022 Commerce-Justice-Science bill proposing $25.04 billion for NASA, a $1.77 billion increase over FY2021, and $240 million more than the Biden Administration proposed for...
Jul 9, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage built by ULA and Boeing was added to the SLS this week. Human Space ExplorationSpace Launch System State Adapter and ICPS Upper State StackedCoalition Members in the news: Boeing, United Launch...