AAS John Glenn Memorial Symposium

AAS is excited to announce a new event: The John Glenn Memorial Symposium!

The theme for the inaugural event is “Powering Innovation from the Sky to the Stars” and the conference will focus on advancements in aerospace technology inclu…

Former astronaut criticizes lunar gateway plans

A former NASA astronaut used an appearance at a National Space Council meeting June 18 to argue that a key element of NASA’s plans to return humans to the moon should be reconsidered.

NASA to request proposals for first Gateway element later this summer

NASA now expects to release a draft request for proposals for the first element of the proposed Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway this summer, several months later that previously planned.

NASA considers acquiring more than one gateway propulsion module

As NASA prepares to request proposals from industry to develop the first element of its proposed cislunar gateway, the agency says it may be open to buying more than one of the modules.

NASA sees strong international interest in lunar exploration plans

There is significant interest in NASA's new lunar exploration plans from potential international partners but the country can't take its position of leadership for granted, an agency official said March 5.

New exploration roadmap to be topic of space agencies meeting

A new version of a space exploration roadmap that firmly puts the moon on the path to Mars will be one topic of discussion at a meeting of dozens of space agencies this weekend in Tokyo.

NASA no longer seeking to develop second mobile launcher for SLS

NASA is not planning to develop a second mobile launch platform that could shorten the gap between the first two Space Launch System missions as it makes few changes in general to its exploration programs despite a renewed focus on the moon.

Safety panel raises concerns about Falcon 9 pressure vessel for commercial crew missions

An independent safety panel recommended NASA not certify SpaceX’s commercial crew system until the agency better understands the behavior of pressure vessels linked to a Falcon 9 failure in 2016.

Thales Alenia working with three companies on Deep Space Gateway concepts

Thales Alenia Space is partnering with three U.S. companies that are working on NASA studies of concepts for the proposed Deep Space Gateway, leveraging its expertise in space station and cargo module development.

Deep Space Gateway key part of updated exploration roadmap

A new edition of an international space exploration planning document to be released early next year will offer an updated plan for human missions to the moon and Mars, emphasizing the role that NASA’s proposed Deep Space Gateway could play.

NASA issues study contracts for Deep Space Gateway element

NASA awarded contracts Nov. 1 to five companies to examine how they could develop a power and propulsion module that could become the initial element of the agency’s proposed Deep Space Gateway.

Op-ed | The Deep Space Gateway as a cislunar port

How do we best leverage NASA’s current investments and upcoming exploration missions in a manner that best supports America’s exploration, geopolitical, and economic interests? The answer lies with NASA’s proposed Deep Space Gateway.

European space officials outline desired contribution to Deep Space Gateway

Europe’s aerospace industry is getting ready for NASA’s proposed Deep Space Gateway, hoping Europe will have its own module at the lunar-orbit space station resupplied by a European transportation system.

Woerner: Cooperation should reign as spacefaring nations clean up Earth orbit and venture beyond ISS

European Space Agency Director-General Jan Woerner on Oct. 24 said cooperation should trump competition as the world’s spacefaring nations set out to clean up Earth’s orbit while establishing an international human presence at the moon and beyond.

Q&A | Airbus’ Oliver Juckenhöfel gung-ho on Deep Space Gateway

Airbus, as Juckenhöfel sees it, would be an indispensable contributor to the Deep Space Gateway, assuming it moves from concept to a bona fide program with European Space Agency involvement.

NASA and Roscosmos to study Deep Space Gateway

NASA and its Russian counterpart signed a joint statement Sept. 27 supporting research that could lead to a cislunar habitat, but the two are far from a final agreement to cooperate on developing it.