Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Dec 21, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Lockheed Martin to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne. Work on NASA’s lunar Human Lander System (HLS) brings four U.S. aerospace competitors closer together. Jupiter and Saturn will glow shoulder to shoulder shortly after sunset...

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Dec 18, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s top human space exploration executive discusses the Moon and returning to the lunar surface with astronauts in 2024. Japan’s space agency receives top level praise for its asteroid sample return mission, Hayabusa 2. The...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Dec 17, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has formalized its agreement with NASA for the future human exploration of the Moon. China’s Chang’e 5 lunar sample return mission delivers with a landing in Mongolia. The White House issues a...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Dec 16, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… A look at how the International Space Station (ISS) contributes to human deep space exploration. China’s lunar sample return mission is returning to the Earth today.Space ScienceChinese spacecraft heading back to Earth with lunar...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Dec 15, 2020

New Episode of The Deep Space Podcast Available Now!Join us for Episode 3 of the Deep Space Podcast’s Workforce of the Future Series, featuring Ty Lee, a systems engineer at Maxar and Sapna Rao, a systems engineer at Lockheed Martin. From museums to science fiction to...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Dec 14, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… China’s lunar sample return mission, the first attempted by any nation in more than four decades, begins its journey back to Earth. Virgin Galactic weathers a troubled first New Mexico test flight. Space ScienceChinese lunar...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Dec 11, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA offers update on the Space Launch System’s (SLS) core stage Green Run test series. There’s still time to enter NASA’s Artemis Moon Pod Essay contest. Human Space ExplorationSLS Green Run tests slip, but November 2021 remains...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Dec 10, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The United States issued a new space policy on Wednesday. NASA selects 18 astronauts to prepare for future missions to the Moon.   Human Space ExplorationTrump Administration issues new National Space PolicySpacepolicyonline.com...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Dec 9, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The White House National Space Council convenes today for its eighth meeting. The Canadian Space Agency moves ahead with Canadarm3, Canada’s planned contribution to the Gateway. Human Space ExplorationVice President Mike Pence is set...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Dec 8, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… A new NASA report outlines the science priorities for Artemis III. The latest commercial cargo mission to the International Space Station (ISS) delivers a commercial airlock developed by Nanoracks. Chuck Yeager, the first pilot to break...