Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Apr 30, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Bill Nelson receives unanimous confirmation from the U.S. Senate to become NASA Administrator. The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration congratulates Administrator Nelson.   Human Space Exploration Core of NASA’s first Artemis...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Apr 29, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… China launched the first element of its space station. Apollo 11’s Mike Collins passed away Wednesday. Former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s nomination to become NASA administrator cleared the Senate Commerce Committee, advancing to...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Apr 28, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The core stage for the first mission in NASA’s Artemis program has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center. The Ingenuity helicopter takes an unprecedented aerial picture of the Perseverance rover. Human Space ExplorationNASA’s Artemis...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Apr 27, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA delays by three days the landing of four astronauts whose mission to the International Space Station is concluding. Hubble keeps making important astronomical observations after 31 years in orbit.   Human Space Exploration Blue...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Apr 26, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The White House announces nominee for NASA CFO. Details emerge about Moon base project by China, Russia. Ingenuity conducts a third flight on Mars. Human Space ExplorationNASA’s Space Launch System core stage heads to Kennedy Space...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

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...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

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...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

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...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

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...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

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...