Apr 23, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Four astronauts launched for the International Space Station from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center early Friday. NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter has flown for a second time. Human Space ExplorationNASA emphasizes good...
Apr 22, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Perseverance rover’s MOXIE instrument has extracted oxygen from Mars’ atmosphere. Space is vital for Earth Day, states United Launch Alliance’s CEO Tory Bruno in an op-ed. Human Space ExplorationFinal puzzle piece for Artemis I...
Apr 21, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The next launch to the International Space Station has been delayed. As a reminder, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing today at 10:00 a.m. EDT on the nomination of former Senator Bill Nelson to...
Apr 20, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Ingenuity’s success could enable future flying vehicles on Mars. United Launch Alliance selected as a launch partner for Amazon’s Project Kuiper. Space ScienceNASA releases ‘hi-res’ video of Ingenuity helicopter making...
Apr 19, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter makes history as the first-ever aircraft to perform a powered, controlled flight on a world beyond Earth. Former shuttle commander Pamela Melroy to be nominated by the White House to serve as NASA’s...
Apr 16, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Senate holds a confirmation hearing next week on the confirmation of former Senator Bill Nelson as NASA administrator. New Horizons, the first spacecraft to fly by Pluto, will soon be 50 times as far from the Sun as Earth. Human...
Apr 15, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… InSight lander going into hibernation for the Martian winter. Telescopes team up in unprecedented observations of famous black hole. U.S. Mint to commemorate Sally Ride, America’s first female astronaut. Space Science...
Apr 14, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Researchers detect a new region of the Milky Way that could provide hints about the galaxy’s past. The UAE plans to send its Rashid rover to the Moon in 2022. Space ScienceUAE to send Emirati-made lunar rover ‘Rashid’ to the...
Apr 13, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The first Space Launch System core stage is undergoing preparations ahead of its trip from NASA’s Stennis Space Center to the Kennedy Space Center. Ingenuity won’t be flying this week. Human Space ExplorationNASA SLS Green Run testing...
Apr 12, 2021
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The White House proposes an increase to NASA’s budget. Ingenuity helicopter flight delayed until Wednesday. Human Space Exploration Biden administration proposes $24.7 billion budget for NASA in 2022 SpaceNews.com (4/9): The Biden...