ISS
In three weeks, Spacex could demonstrate the first reusable rocket booster and pave the way to radically cheaper spaceflight
Posted in Hardware on 16th Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller
For now, a water landing will ensure maximum safety in case the rocket goes off course.
A Fleet of Toaster Sized Satellites Will Orbit Earth to Provide Near Real Time Surveillance
Posted in Hardware on 3rd Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller
In early January, Planet Labs sent 28 satellites to the international space station; earlier this month, NASA began deploying them into orbit.
SpaceX Adds Landing Legs to Falcon 9 Rocket for Next Launch
Posted in Hardware on 26th Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller
Putting landing legs on the Falcon 9 rocket, which is slated to blast off on March 16, marks another step in SpaceX's quest to develop a fully reusable launch system.
Japans Launching a Giant Net Into Orbit to Scoop Up Space Junk
Posted in Science on 17th Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
Something must be done to deal with the estimated 100 million bits of man made space junk circling the planet, and Japan is taking the lead.
Nasa looking for 'taxi firm' to replace Russian rockets
Posted in Science on 13th Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
The Obama administration is looking for a company to run shuttle taxi services from US soil, to end Nasa's dependence on the Russian Soyuz rocket.