In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Blue Origin has filed suit in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims over NASA’s decision in April to award a single HLS contract. China prepares to launch its second space station cargo supply mission. Human Space ExplorationBlue Origin sues NASA over Human Landing System contractSpaceNews.com (8/16): Blue Origin has sued NASA in the U.S...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Spaceborne Computer-2 program completes first round of experiments aboard the International Space Station. South Korea praises Artemis Accords. Human Space Exploration Spaceborne Computer-2 shows results on Space StationSpaceNews.com (8/18): A joint Hewlett Packard Enterprises and Microsoft experiment aboard the International Space...
Future space missions could use quantum technology to track water on Earth, explore the composition of moons and other planets, or probe mysterious cosmic phenomena. NASA’s Cold Atom Lab, a first-of-its-kind facility aboard the International Space Station, has taken another step toward revolutionizing how quantum science can be used in space. Members of the science...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Lawsuit prompts temporary NASA suspension of HLS contract. Thirteen teams receive awards from the space agency to develop new approaches for excavating resources on the Moon. Human Space ExplorationNASA “pauses” HLS contract with SpaceXCoalition Members in the News – Lockheed Martin, Northrop GrummanSpacepolicyonline.com (8/19): NASA on...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… NASA administrator speaks about Artemis in recent interview. ExoMars 2022 mission reaches its final testing and is prepared for launch. Space Symposium kicks off in Colorado Springs. Human Spaceflight Nelson: Blue Origin lawsuit adds further delays to ArtemisSpaceNews.com (8/23): In an interview with SpaceNews.com, NASA Administrator...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Medical issue delays spacewalk at the International Space Station. Despite the pandemic, the space economy continues to grow, according to a report. Human Space Exploration Collins Aerospace to provide life support for privately run LEO outpostCoalition Member in the News – Collins AerospaceSpaceNews.com (8/23): Collins Aerospace has...
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Senator Jerry Moran optimistic about increased NASA funding. Lockheed Martin’s Lisa Callahan speaks about the importance of digital transformation for deep space. Human Space ExplorationNASA chief Bill Nelson optimistic about Artemis Moon landing goals amid big delaysSpace.com (8/24): Despite obstacles, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson is...
NASA will provide live launch and docking coverage of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft delivering nearly three tons of food, fuel, and supplies to the Expedition 71 crew aboard the International Space Station. The unpiloted Progress 89 spacecraft is scheduled to launch at 11:20 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, Aug. 14 (8:20 a.m. Baikonur time, Thursday, Aug. 15), on a Soyuz rocket...
In this clip, engineers are testing the the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s Deployable Aperture Cover. This component is responsible for keeping light out of the telescope barrel. It will be deployed once in orbit using a soft material attached to support booms and remains in this position throughout the observatory’s lifetime. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight...
NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia is scheduled to launch a sounding rocket carrying student-developed experiments for the RockSat-X mission on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The Terrier-Improved Malemute rocket is expected to reach an altitude of about 100 miles (162 kilometers) before descending by parachute into the Atlantic Ocean to be recovered. The launch window for...