Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jun 1, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Congress was formally presented with a detailed version of NASA’s budget request for 2022, $24.8 billion. New Zealand becomes the 11th nation to sign the Artemis Accords. Human Space ExplorationNASA administrator unveils $24.8...

Today’s Deep Space Extra

May 28, 2021

Deep Space Extra will not run Monday in observance of Memorial Day.  We will return on Tuesday, June 1. In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Ingenuity helicopter weathers a challenging flight on Mars. Congress asks the Government Accountability Office to investigate NASA...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

May 27, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Lockheed Martin and General Motors team up to develop a lunar rover for Artemis astronauts. President Biden’s FY2022 full budget request set to be released tomorrow. Human Space ExplorationU.S firms GM, Lockheed aim for the Moon with...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

May 26, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra…  Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson will command Axiom Space’s second mission to the International Space Station. Roscosmos’ Dmitry Rogozin and NASA’s Bill Nelson plan to discuss space cooperation. Human Space ExplorationNelson:...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

May 25, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra…  Another space-related amendment has been submitted to the Endless Frontier Act. NASA, Boeing collaborate on optimizing the production areas at the Michoud Assembly Facility. Human Space ExplorationNASA and Boeing working on...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

May 24, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Paragon Space Development Corp. scores NASA, Northrop Grumman contracts. Zhurong Mars rover rolled onto the surface of the Red Planet on Friday. Human Space ExplorationSLS core stage thermal protection system refurbishment in work at...

Today’s Deep Space Extra

May 21, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… President Biden’s choice for NASA deputy administrator, Pamela Melroy, appears before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee for a nomination hearing. Major components of the Artemis II SLS rocket core stage come...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

May 20, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Biden Administration’s American Jobs Plan could provide funding for NASA’s Human Landing System and other initiatives, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said during a House appropriations hearing on Wednesday. Human Space...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

May 19, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… South Korea is in negotiations with the United States to join NASA’s Artemis program. A ULA Atlas V rocket successfully launches a Space Based Infrared System and two rideshare cubesats. Human Space ExplorationSouth Korea to join...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

May 18, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA names a fourth crew member for its fall mission to the International Space Station. The agency’s new administrator, Bill Nelson, talks about his role and deep space exploration. Human Space ExplorationNASA adds astronaut to...