Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Mar 23, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The coronavirus pandemic has prompted telework on or suspension of work on space projects, including the James Webb Space Telescope, and the postponement of conferences, including Tuesday’s planned meeting of the National Space...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Mar 20, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s response to the coronavirus concern grows. Work at two NASA facilities crucial to the assembly and test of the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion crew capsule has been suspended. However, the launches of NASA’s next...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Mar 19, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA, SpaceX look to mid to late May to launch crewed test flight to the International Space Station (ISS). Apollo 15 Al Worden’s dies. Human Space ExplorationNASA & SpaceX soldier on despite coronavirus, set May for launch of...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Mar 18, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine places the entire agency’s workforce on telework status, except for mission essential activities, in response to coronavirus concerns. The NASA Inspector General’s office expresses concern over...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Mar 17, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Space agencies and launch providers around the world are responding to coronavirus concerns. NASA and Japanese missions offer new insight into Jupiter’s Great Red Spot and asteroid makeup. Launch of China’s new Long March 7A rocket...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Mar 16, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Lockheed Martin brings in new CEO. The Orion crew capsule assigned to NASA’s first test flight of the Space Launch System (SLS), an uncrewed test flight around the Moon, has completed critical thermal vacuum testing. NASA is...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Mar 13, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… BREAKING: Space Symposium postponed due to ongoing challenges with the coronavirus/COVID19.  Experts ponder how astronauts far from Earth might deal with a coronavirus like health concern. NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) select...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Mar 12, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Space veterans express an eagerness to press ahead with human deep space exploration. European, Russian space agency announce a delay in plans to launch the Rosalind Franklin ExoMars lander and rover during a July/August launch...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Mar 11, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s inspector general raises concerns for cost and schedule surrounding Space Launch System (SLS) development. The first NASA Commercial Crew Program launch to the International Space Station (ISS) with astronauts could unfold in...
Today’s Deep Space Extra

Today’s Deep Space Extra

Mar 10, 2020

In Today’s Deep Space Extra… New studies suggest the Earth and Moon are not necessarily made of the same stuff. Holding on to NASA’s aging Mars Odyssey might be wise. NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and South Korea join to improve Earthly air quality...