ISS

Robot does mechanical surgery to heal itself outside the ISS

Posted in Science on 28th May, 2014
by Alex Muller

For the first time in history, a robot out in space has used its own mechanical dexterity to fix itself without any assistance from astronauts on the scene.

Russian Bluster Aside, What Will Become Of The ISS?

Posted in Business on 20th May, 2014
by Alex Muller

Russia's recent threat to leave the space station by 2020 was in fact the original plan.

Russia's New Space Sanctions Mean SpaceX Is About to Get Paid

Posted in Science on 14th May, 2014
by Alex Muller

The current announcement is a promise to stop working with the US six years from now.

SpaceX granted injunction in rocket launch suit against government

Posted in Hardware on 2nd May, 2014
by Alex Muller

A U.S. Court judge issued an injunction prohibiting a joint venture between Lockheed and Boeing from proceeding with plans to buy Russian-made rocket engines.

Can Elon Musk and Spacex Take Space Travel From Evolutionary To Revolutionary?

Posted in Science on 30th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

The Falcon 9, built by SpaceX, and its progeny may revolutionize space travel, at least, thats the hope.