Today’s Deep Space Extra
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Plans for the initial elements of a lunar orbiting, human tended Gateway move ahead. New research suggests the Martian terrain may have been shaped by glaciers and ice sheets as well as flowing water. Russia plans a late 2021 mission to...
Today’s Deep Space Extra
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Space Launch System (SLS) “green run” ground testing advances. U.S. ties to Russia in space could change in response to the success of NASA’s Demo-2 test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) with...
Today’s Deep Space Extra
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… A key piece of Artemis-1 hardware has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley assess their Demo-2 experience. Experts assess the surgical risks and responses that could accompany long human...
Today’s Deep Space Extra
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Demo-2 NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley discuss their historic space test flight, express enthusiasm for the future of public/private partnerships in the exploration of space. China is moving ahead with lunar south pole and...
Today’s Deep Space Extra
New Episode of The Deep Space Podcast Available Now!Tune in to the final episode of the Entrepreneurs in Space Series featuring Jeffrey Manber at NanoRacks. In this week’s episode, Mary Lynne Dittmar and Manber discuss how the space sector has evolved from only having...
Today’s Deep Space Extra
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The House passed the FY2021 appropriation for several agencies, including NASA, on Friday. Demo-2 NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley returned safely to Earth Sunday afternoon, splashing down in the Gulf waters off Pensacola,...
Today’s Deep Space Extra
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA will be watching Tropical Storm Isaias as it prepares to bring Demo-2 test flight astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley safely back to Earth. Meanwhile, the agency’s Perseverance Mars 2020 rover is off and running on its seven...
Today’s Deep Space Extra
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s Perseverance Mars 2020 launched this morning on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket for a seven month journey to the Red Planet. NASA and SpaceX also continued preparations for the weekend return to Earth of Demo-2. NASA...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… House deliberations over NASA’s 2021 budget continue this week. NASA’s Perseverance Mars 2020 rover mission set to liftoff Thursday. NASA joins with European and Japanese space agencies to select a spring 2021 commercial crew...
Space Talk
Celebrating a Remarkable Legacy of Service
Recently, the Titusville Police Department had the honor of recognizing four incredible employees as they begin their well-earned retirements.
Together, these dedicated professionals represent an astounding 120 years of service to the
For the first time, NASA will launch two student missions on one sounding rocket!
The sounding rocket will launch Wednesday, June 24, with a window opening at 5:30 a.m. EDT. A livestream will be available on the Wallops YouTube channel. Stay tuned for our launch viewing map!
NuSTAR launched from a Pegasus XL rocket that was released at an altitude of about 40,000 feet by the Stargazer, an L-1011 aircraft.
Fun fact: Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft, which will attempt a boost of our Swift telescope this summer, will also launch on a Pegasus XL!
Did you send your name to be stenciled on the microchips aboard the rover? If so, your name has completed a Martian marathon, too! https://images.nasa.gov/details/PIA23769
