Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

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

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

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

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

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...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

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

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

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

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

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...