May 19, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s Human Landing System (HLS) strategy for a human return to the Moon provides a range of capabilities that can address requirements and meet a 2024 target, but schedule pressure remains a significant factor. NASA’s Parker Solar...
May 18, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA introduces Artemis Accords, a set of principles for other nations to partnering with the U.S. for the exploration of deep space. NASA facilities begin to re-open. The U.S. National Space Council, which meets this week, introduces new...
May 15, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA Advisory Council’s Human Exploration and Operations Committee wrapped up a two day session expressing significant concerns about the schedule and complexity of NASA’s Artemis program. NASA’s Commercial Crew Program/SpaceX...
May 14, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Human Exploration and Operations Committee of the independent NASA Advisory Council entered a two day discussion Wednesday on an evolving strategy to return human explorers to the surface of the Moon in 2024. Complexity and safety as...
May 13, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… In a move to ensure a continuous U.S. presence on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA announced the purchase of a seat aboard a three person Russian Soyuz rocket planned for launch in October. Elements responsible for U.S. national...
May 12, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Policy makers wrestle with how to maintain the nation’s drive to explore space and its economic potential in the face of the costly coronavirus pandemic. The National Academies urges NASA to establish a permanent,...
May 11, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley wrap up training for their Demo-2 test flight, as a planned May 27 liftoff nears. Human Space ExplorationDragon astronauts wrap up training, prepare to enter quarantineSpaceflightnow.com (5/8):...
May 8, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA says a two element lunar orbiting Gateway could be launched by 2023, perhaps as part of a strategy to return to the surface of the Moon with human explorers in 2024.Human Space ExplorationLunar Gateway on again for 2023Coalition...
May 7, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… U.S. National Space Policy due a Trump administration update. White House to reach out for discussion with potential international partners on mining resources found on the Moon and other planetary bodies. Human Space ExplorationSpace...
May 6, 2020
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Trump administration drafting legal blueprint for mining on the Moon. Habitats designed and developed to repair themselves may be just the thing for future lunar explorers. Set for launch this summer, NASA’s Perseverance Mars 2020...