Jun 23, 2021
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...
Jun 22, 2021
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...
Jun 21, 2021
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...
Jun 18, 2021
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...
Jun 17, 2021
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...
Jun 16, 2021
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):...
Jun 15, 2021
New Episode of The Deep Space Podcast Available Now This week, we are excited to welcome Frank Slazer, the Coalition’s very own President and CEO, to the Deep Space Podcast’s Leadership in Space Series. In this episode, Slazer shares his vision for the organization...
Jun 14, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Space Launch System core stage has joined the rocket’s boosters on the mobile launcher at KSC. NASA seeks more private astronaut mission proposals. The Senate Appropriations CJS Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Tuesday regarding...
Jun 11, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Space Launch System core stage has been lifted for stacking with the solid rocket boosters assigned to Artemis I. NASA selects lunar far-side science investigations. Human Space ExplorationGround teams begin process to hoist SLS...
Jun 9, 2021
Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Senate on Tuesday passed the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, which includes a NASA authorization bill and the SPACE Act. Human Space Flight Senate passes NASA Authorization, SSA legislation as part of sweeping China...