Nov 18, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Preparations for the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) continue to proceed toward an October 2021 launch despite challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Two cosmonauts will conduct a spacewalk outside of the...
Nov 17, 2020
New Episode of The Deep Space Podcast Available Now Tune in to the first episode of our Deep Space Podcast’s Workforce of the Future series. Young professionals Amanda Gertjejensen, a senior production manager at Boeing, and Kevin Chau, a Project Component Engineer at...
Nov 16, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Sunday’s Crew-1 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) marks the start of a new chapter in U.S. commercial spaceflight. The ASCEND Conference takes place this week; tune in to hear from space leaders like our CEO Dr. Mary Lynne...
Nov 13, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Ukraine becomes the ninth country to sign the Artemis Accords. NASA’s first female program manager for Orion speaks about the spacecraft and why missions to the Moon can help humans get to Mars. Human Space ExplorationUkraine signs...
Nov 12, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine urges policymakers to ensure a sustained human presence in low Earth orbit after the ISS reaches end of life. A company wants to use space debris to make space stations. Human Space ExplorationNASA...
Nov 11, 2020
Happy Veteran’s Day! The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration thanks all veterans for their service.In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Senate appropriators hold back on spending for NASA’s Human Landing System (HLS). NASA and ESA are prepared to bring samples from...
Nov 10, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Lab experiments suggest Jupiter’s moon Europa glows in the dark, a phenomenon that could help scientists learn if it can host life. Satellite manufacturers remain optimistic about overall demand in spite of pandemic-related business...
Nov 9, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s first operational Commercial Crew mission astronauts arrived at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on Sunday to prepare for launch next weekend, weather permitting. Democratic senator supports the Artemis program, but wants a clear...
Nov 6, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA seeks new partners to tell the Artemis story in innovative ways. Congressional election outcomes and upcoming retirements bring up the question of who fills important space policy seats in the House and Senate. Human Space...
Nov 5, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… A new report outlines international objectives for lunar exploration. Large numbers of stars within the Milky Way galaxy may be suited to host rocky planets with life-friendly environments. Human Space ExplorationNew report outlines...