Sentences with phrase «exploration into deep space»

Both Kelly and Kornienko have spent 340 days aboard the International Space Station, preparing humanity for long duration missions and exploration into deep space.

Not exact matches

«With these system concept studies, we are taking the next steps to develop capabilities needed to send humans deeper into space than ever before, and ultimately to Mars, while testing new techniques to protect Earth from asteroids,» William Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for NASA's Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate.

The new administration will likely shift NASA resources away from Earth exploration and into deep space.

In classic NASA style, Martin hedges his bets when discussing the agency's human - exploration plans: «Our strategy is to build a very sustainable program where people are routinely going into deep space.

Eighteen months after President Barack Obama announced the Administration's new plan for space exploration, NASA has selected a design for an essential component — the new Space Launch System — a powerful, heavy lift rocket that will carry astronauts and cargo beyond low - Earth orbit into deep sspace exploration, NASA has selected a design for an essential component — the new Space Launch System — a powerful, heavy lift rocket that will carry astronauts and cargo beyond low - Earth orbit into deep sSpace Launch System — a powerful, heavy lift rocket that will carry astronauts and cargo beyond low - Earth orbit into deep spacespace.

Some of the savings from defunding the ISS would feed into NASA's return to the moon, chiefly a new lunar robotic exploration program as well as a «Deep Space Gateway» in lunar orbit that would serve as a staging ground for operations on the surface.

The Mars rover has turned into a political pawn in heated discussions over proposed funding cuts to NASA that critics say will set deep - space exploration programs back significantly.

Usually found in deep space or deep in the sea, it is this isolation and dream - like setting that allows for exploration into the inaccessible crevices of the imagination.