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Every 3-5 years SpaceX is adding a decade lead on competitors

Posted in Science on 24th May, 2018
by Alex Muller

Former Pentagon Under Secretary of Defense for acquisition tech and logistics John Young told CNBC that no one can compete with even Falcon Heavy, let alone BFR.

China will follow SpaceX reusable rockets with Long March 8 first stage reuse

Posted in Hardware on 14th May, 2018
by Alex Muller

China aims to recover the first stage of the Long March-8 carrier rocket, which is expected to make its maiden flight around 2021.

Setting a Date for Landing Humans on Mars

Posted in Science on 9th May, 2018
by Alex Muller

There's a lot of talk about going to the red planet. Some experts are saying the time has come to make a plan.

Block 5 rocket launch marks the end of the beginning for SpaceX

Posted in Science on 4th May, 2018
by Alex Muller

Less than eight years after its maiden launch, the Falcon 9 booster has become the most dominant rocket in the world.

Nasa announces successful 'Kilopower' test of nuclear reactor for space

Posted in Hardware on 3rd May, 2018
by Alex Muller

The agency hopes that the breakthrough can allow future missions to the Mars and Moon to be powered with nuclear energy.