Commercial Space
Something Big Coming from SpaceX?
OK, SpaceX, you've got us intrigued. This video released today by SpaceX says something "big" is coming on April 5,…
When Will We Return to the Moon and Who Will it Be?
At the end of the movie “Apollo 13,” when the character of Jim Lovell says “I look up at the…
Scientists to go Suborbital for Research
[/caption] Think again if you believe the suborbital space market is exclusively for well-heeled tourists. The Southwest Research Institute has…
Ares-1 Rocket Could Be Re-born as “Liberty”
[/caption] An idea too good to die, or a case of recycle, reuse, reduce? Two rocket companies are joining forces…
Private Space Company Obtains Old Russian Space Station Modules
[/caption] The private spaceflight company Excalibur Almaz has obtained two partially completed Almaz space station modules from Russia and brought…
Map of Future Lunar Landing Sites
Here's the map of the future: a look where all the contestants in the Google Lunar X PRIZE intend to…
More Images, Details on SpaceX’s Dragon Flight
[/caption] SpaceX has released more images and more details about the successful flight of Falcon 9 and the Dragon capsule…
Music From Space: DIY Satellite Will Capture Sounds of Ionosphere
[/caption] For a space geek, the ultimate do-it-yourself project would be building a satellite in your basement. Astronomer and writer…
The SpaceX Business Plan: Help Build a Spacefaring Civilization
[/caption] Elon Musk conceded that the space business world is an extraordinarily difficult place to make money. But that isn’t…
Gallery: Dragon/Falcon 9 Launch and Recovery Photos, Videos
[/caption] Enjoy a few glimpses at history from the Dec. 8 launch of Falcon 9 and Dragon. Here is video…