Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 27, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Victor Glover, one of 18 astronauts selected by NASA to train for the Artemis program, embarked on an International Space Station spacewalk early Wednesday with veteran NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins. NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 26, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… New U.S. House Commerce, Justice and Science Subcommittee chair has expressed support for NASA’s Artemis initiative. Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test-2 launch date advances to no earlier than March 25. The investment community...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 25, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Astronauts prepare for the first spacewalk of 2021. Scientific data from the Cassini mission informs efforts to learn more about Saturn’s moon Titan. Human SpaceflightNASA astronauts prepare for first spacewalk of 202k1WTSP (1/23):...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 22, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Satellites offer an efficient and cost-effective way to monitor endangered species. “Green” propellant successfully demonstrated on NASA mission. Human Space ExplorationOne hull crack located in ISS, another one suspectedTASS (1/22):...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 21, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Orion to begin final launch preparations. Initial Biden appointees arrive at NASA. Human Space ExplorationJacobs to begin final processing for Orion spacecraft at Kennedy Space CenterCoalition Members in the News – Jacobs, Lockheed...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 20, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA explores its Space Launch System test options after assessing last Saturday’s early hot fire shutdown. The OSIRIS-REx team is considering a mission extension.   Human Space ExplorationSLS Green Run static fire cut short by...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 19, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Boeing completes software requalification for its Starliner crew capsule ahead of second flight test. The current White House released yet two more space policy-related documents. Human Space ExplorationBoeing making progress on...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 18, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Data from the New Horizons mission shows there are fewer galaxies than previously thought. The National Space Council on Friday released a new Space Policy Directive. Human Space ExplorationNASA studying cause of early end to NASA...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 15, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA and Lockheed Martin pronounce the Orion crew capsule ready to undergo launch processing for the Artemis I test flight. Innovative robotic devices coming along for future Moon and Mars exploration. Human Space ExplorationArtemis I...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 14, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… New experiments return from the International Space Station. The final step in the SLS rocket Green Run test series is around the corner. Human Space ExplorationSince there’s no up or down in space, how do our brains deal with...