Sep 25, 2019
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is campaigning hard to return human explorers to the lunar surface in 2024. A Senate bill offers an increase over 2019 levels as Congress works toward a final NASA budget. An international crew made up of...
Sep 24, 2019
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA and Lockheed Martin reach agreement for the long term production of the Orion capsules that are to lead to a sustainable human presence at the Moon to prepare for future expeditions to Mars. NASA and the Japanese space agency JAXA...
Sep 23, 2019
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Trump hails Mars as NASA’s next target. Australia Plans to join with NASA in the exploration of the Moon and beyond. Hope for restoring communications with India’s Chandrayaan-2 Moon lander fade.Human Space ExplorationTrump hails...
Sep 20, 2019
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Looming negotiations among members of the U.S. House and Senate over a budget continuing resolution to avoid a federal government shutdown with the October 1 start of the 2020 fiscal year could jeopardize efforts by NASA to accelerate a...
Sep 19, 2019
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Lawmakers press NASA for Artemis Moon landing details. NASA’s first return to the Moon with astronauts, Artemis 3 is unlikely prior to late 2024.Human Space ExplorationSkepticism abounds on Moon-by-2024 goal at House hearingCoalition...
Sep 18, 2019
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s Gateway strategy is unfolding as planned. Russia plans to assess the hardware life of its International Space Station (ISS) elements. NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are working toward a joint mission to return...
Sep 17, 2019
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA targeting second half of 2024 for human Moon landing. Huge, mysterious ‘bubbles’ discovered at the heart of the Milky Way. ISS receives call from Brad Pitt.Human Space ExplorationNo date set yet, but NASA targeting second half of...
Sep 16, 2019
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s Artemis strategy remains a topic for discussion, and the House Space, Science and Technology subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics will hold a hearing on SLS, Orion and Exploration Ground Systems on Wednesday. The fate of...
Sep 13, 2019
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA’s science, economic and inspirational impact are far reaching. In Las Vegas, Bigelow Aerospace and NASA are evaluating an expandable space habitat. Another extra solar object, Comet Borisov, may have moved into the...
Sep 12, 2019
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA managers offer a positive outlook for the Artemis human return to the Moon initiative. Plans for the launch of China’s space station appear to slip.Human Space Exploration NASA: Artemis on track for 2024Spacepolicyonline.com...