In Today’s Deep Space Extra… International Space Station’s attitude altered after unanticipated thruster firings from the Russian’s Nauka Multipurpose Laboratory module, which has caused Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test-2 to be delayed. Human Space ExplorationNauka docks, but bizarre engine firings delay OFT-2 launchCoalition Member in the News –...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Boeing and United Launch Alliance ready Orbital Flight Test-2 for a 1:20 p.m. EDT launch – weather permitting. The Lucy mission begins preparations for October liftoff. Human Space Exploration Live coverage: ULA begins countdown for launch of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraftCoalition Members in the News – Aerojet Rocketdyne, Boeing...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Industry executive warns about competition from China’s space station. NASA’s Curiosity rover celebrates nine years on Mars this week. Human Space Exploration China’s space station emerges as competitor to commercial venturesCoalition Member in the News – NanoracksSpaceNews.com (8/5): During a conference presentation on August 4...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Further exploration of the Moon can shed light on the formation of rocky planets. The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter completes another flight. Human Space ExplorationBoeing’s OFT-2 test flight still on hold as search continues for what went wrongCoalition Members in the News – Boeing, Northrop Grumman, United Launch AllianceSpacepolicyonline...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Systematic SLS and ground system checkouts for NASA’s Artemis I mission are underway. The latest cargo mission to the International Space Station is set to launch Tuesday evening. Human Space Exploration NASA EGS, Jacobs power up Artemis 1 vehicle to begin system checkouts in the VABCoalition Members in the News – Boeing, Jacobs, Northrop...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Challenges in the development of a new generation of spacesuits will delay plans to return humans to the Moon by 2024, according to an audit from NASA’s Inspector General. Northrop Grumman’s latest cargo mission is on its way to the International Space Station with crew supplies and new research. Human Space Exploration Lunar spacesuits...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Perseverance rover scientists blame the powdery nature of Mars rock for last week’s failed first sample collection attempt. Cygnus reaches the ISS. Human Space Exploration NG-16 arrives at ISS, Northrop Grumman talks Cygnus’ future useCoalition Member in the News – Northrop GrummanSpaceflightnow.com (8/12): Northrop Grumman’s 16th...
Automated technology developed in Cleveland has launched to space aboard the Technology Education Satellite 11 mission. The flight test aims to confirm the precision and accuracy of this new technology developed at NASA’s Glenn Research Center. The Cognitive Communications Project was founded by NASA in 2016 to develop autonomous space communications systems for the...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Lunar cubesats prepare for near-future liftoff. NASA is seeking applicants for a one-year analog mission to simulate life on Mars. Human Space ExplorationStuck valves on Boeing’s Starliner keep critical Space Station test flight on holdCoalition Member in the News – Aerojet Rocketdyne, Boeing, United Launch AllianceSpace.com (8/12):...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Legislative supporters back more money for NASA in an infrastructure bill. A new study contends that the Martian crust could sustain life through radiation. Human Space ExplorationNASA’s hopes for infrastructure funding grow to $15.7 billionSpacepolicyonline.com (8/15): Democratic senators from Virginia and California are pressing to...