Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Feb 25, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA to make human lunar lander awards in the near future. The Mars 2020 Perseverance rover delivers a striking Jezero Crater panorama. Human Space ExplorationNASA says maintaining competition a priority for lunar lander...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Feb 24, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… A senator urges the Biden White House to re-enlist the National Space Council. The White House is remaining silent on rumors of a nominee for NASA administrator. Space ScienceThere’s a hidden message in the parachute of NASA’s Mars...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Feb 23, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s Space Launch System second hot fire test attempt has been postponed. The Perseverance rover shares the sights of its arrival at Jezero Crater last Thursday.   Human Space Exploration NASA postpones second SLS Green Run...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Feb 22, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Ingenuity Mars helicopter phones home. Northrop Grumman’s 15th Cygnus resupply spacecraft reaches the International Space Station. Human Space ExplorationNASA sees “reasonable chance” of first SLS launch this...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Feb 19, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s Perseverance rover reached Mars on Thursday, opening a new door for Red Planet exploration. A cargo mission is set to launch to the International Space Station on Saturday. Human Space ExplorationStarliner test flight...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Feb 18, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra…  Today, the Perseverance rover will attempt the most precise Mars landing ever, scheduled for 3:55 p.m. EST. NASA coverage starts at 2:15 p.m. EST. Human Space ExplorationNASA media telecon regarding upcoming second SLS Hot Fire test,...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Feb 17, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s Perseverance mission on track for landing. Axiom Space raises funds to scale up production of private space stations and fly passengers to orbit. Human Space ExplorationTrump’s 2024 Moon goal in jeopardy, acting NASA...

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Feb 16, 2021

Human Space ExplorationLuxembourg space programme to work with NASA on Moon miningFinancial Times (2/15): Luxembourg intends to play a part in NASA’s plans to establish a base camp near the Moon’s south pole as part of the Artemis initiative....
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Feb 15, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… A National Academies of Sciences studies offers analysis on what it will take for NASA to lead a human expedition to Mars in 2039. ULA delivers Vulcan test article to Cape Canaveral for pathfinder operations. Human Space...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Feb 12, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s effort to prepare for future human deep space exploration includes fire prevention and setting new radiation limits for astronauts. Could space greenhouses solve the Earth’s food crisis? Human Space ExplorationWatch NASA...