In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Members of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Wednesday called on Congressional leadership to come together on a new NASA authorization act. NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captures its first images of Venus’ surface in visible light. Human Space ExplorationCantwell, Wicker press need for NASA authorization...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA announced the selection of two new missions for further development to explore solar activity and interactions with the Earth. The agency today will discuss early imagery that shows how the James Webb Space Telescope team has identified starlight through the telescope’s 18 hexagonal mirror segments. Human Space ExplorationCould...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The James Webb Space Telescope’s primary mirror has captured its first images as the 18 individual segments are being carefully aligned. Russia is preparing to resume its exploration of the Moon with the July launch of Luna 25. The NG-17 Cygnus cargo spacecraft is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station February 19. Human...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… A group of astronomers calls for keeping the Moon’s far side free of radio interference in order to study the universe’s early epoch. China seeks formal lines of communication with the U.S. for space safety. Human Space Exploration Russian cargo ship launches in pursuit of International Space StationCoalition Member in the News –...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The European Space Agency plans to establish a committee to assess options for an independent human space program. Friday marks the first anniversary of the NASA Perseverance rover’s arrival at Mars. Human Space ExplorationESA to set up committee to study human space exploration optionsSpaceNews.com (2/16): In a joint session, the...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… SpaceLink chooses Axiom Space as implementation partner for demo of its end-to-end relay service on the International Space Station. Northrop Grumman’s latest cargo mission to the station is set to launch Saturday. Human Space Exploration NASA eyes electric car tech for future Moon roversCoalition Members in the News – Lockheed Martin...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Northrop Grumman’s latest cargo mission reaches the International Space Station. The James Webb Space Telescope promises to offer new scientific insight into objects of interstellar origin. Human Space ExplorationNorthrop Grumman Cygnus NG-17 arrives at ISSCoalition Member in the News – Northrop GrummanNASAspaceflight.com (2/19):...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA and its contractor team successfully retest SLS core stage engines on their way to an Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal. Russia offers European astronauts an “independent” human launch capability. Astronomers are eager for James Webb Space Telescope observations of Sagittarius A, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Human...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Earth orbit’s space debris concerns could migrate to the Moon. Seven nations sign document called the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Vision 2031 to enhance space cooperation. Human Space ExplorationThe Moon could soon have a space junk problemScience.org (2/22): It’s forecast that on March 4, the Moon will be struck by a discarded...
Space, the saying goes, is hard. And the farther humans go, the harder it can get. Some of the challenges on missions to explore the Moon and Mars include preventing microbial contamination of these destinations, navigating there safely, protecting crew members and hardware from radiation, and maintaining and repairing equipment. Research on the International Space...