Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 13, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Japan joins the European and Canadian space agencies in formally partnering with NASA for development of the Gateway. NASA’s Curiosity rover marks 3,000 Martian days.   Human Space ExplorationJapan and NASA formally agree to...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 12, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA is now targeting January 16 for the final test in the SLS rocket Green Run campaign. The agency also joined Boeing in announcing plans to equip the International Space Station (ISS) with new solar arrays. Human Space...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 11, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra…  ESA moves forward with the lunar Gateway’s ESPRIT module. NASA’s Mars InSight lander and Juno orbiter at Jupiter missions have been extended.  Human Space ExplorationThales Alenia Space given €296 million contract to build...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 8, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Lucy, a mission that will study the Trojan asteroids, is one step closer to launch. And take a look at NASA’s 20 favorite images of 2020 taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Space ScienceNASA Lucy mission...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 7, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA is quickly approaching a February decision point for the selection of lunar Human Landing Systems (HLS). Check out 21 ways to celebrate the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) launch in 2021. Human Space ExplorationAstronauts eat...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 6, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra…  NASA is targeting the final test in the Space Launch System (SLS) Green Run campaign, the hot fire, for as early as January 17.  Watch the Cygnus spacecraft depart the International Space Station (ISS); live coverage begins at 9:45 a.m....
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 5, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… An astrophysicist poses questions about dark matter noting that NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could help provide answers. A new virtual reality series puts viewers aboard the ISS. Space ScienceBad space weather may make...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Jan 4, 2021

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… As 2020 came to a close, the White House issued a new strategy for planetary protection. And take a look at the space missions set to take place this year. Human Space ExplorationRoscosmos head reveals likely cause of crack in ISS...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Dec 23, 2020

Deep Space Extra will be on hiatus for the winter break starting tomorrow, Thursday, December 24 and returning on Monday, January 4, 2021. The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration wishes you and your family a happy holiday and new year!In Today’s Deep Space Extra…...

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Dec 22, 2020

The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration releases statement on the passage of FY 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act. (Read the statement here). In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA receives $23.271 billion in the final fiscal year 2021 omnibus spending bill. The...