Today’s Deep Space Extra
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
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
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
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
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...
Today’s Deep Space Extra
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Boeing and NASA pledge to overcome software issues that prompted an early conclusion to an uncrewed December test flight of the company’s CST-100 Starliner. Mourners pay tribute to the late Hidden Figure Katherine Johnson. SpaceX...
Today’s Deep Space Extra
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… A new chapter in the human exploration of deep space may be just around the corner. The Orion crew vehicle continues testing at Plum Brook Station. NASA’s Mars 2020 cover has a new name thanks to an inspired Virginia seventh...
Today’s Deep Space Extra
In Today’s Deep Space Extra…The next-generation Wide Field Infrared Space Telescope (WFIRST) is approved for development. DARPA selects Northrop Grumman as its commercial partner for satellite servicing. Researchers have identified a new research path that may help in...
Today’s Deep Space Extra
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA looks to include human investigators as part of suborbital research projects. Winner of contest to name NASA’s Mars 2020 rover to be announced on Thursday.Space ScienceNASA exploring ways to fly astronauts on commercial...Space Talk
HiPOD: Marvelous Martian Mega-Ripples
In a down-wind perspective view we can see mega-ripples collecting along the flanks of dark sand dunes near the North Polar deposits. A closer look illustrates the fine scale details of some active mega-ripples.
https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_053345_2640
The rounded top of the container is interesting — presumably you'd want square corners.
Maybe a vestigial requirement, so it fits in the space-modified C5s?
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at the Space Coast! Carried inside NASA's Pegasus barge, this new telescope is set to launch on Falcon Heavy later this year.
@pronounced_kyle I didn’t know that NASA had a barge, but I am now obsessed with the NASA barge.
@mualphaxi @pronounced_kyle The Pegasus barge replaced the Poseidon and Orion barges that served the Saturn program and has been in service since 1999 when it served the Shuttle program. I'll just leave this here to feed that new obsession. 😉
Oh, there were recovery ships too!
NASA’s Pegasus Barge - NASA
NASA’s barge, Pegasus, will ferry the massive core stage of the agency’s new rocket, the Space Launch System, ...
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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!
