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United Launch Alliance developing reusable rocket called Vulcan
Posted in Science on 14th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
The rocket could launch as soon as 2019. Its a response to competition from SpaceX and pressure to phase out the Russian engine powering its Atlas V rocket.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' rocket company will test reusable spacecraft later this year
Posted in Hardware on 10th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Blue Origin announced that it is planning unmanned test flights of its new engine and cargo capsule later this year.
For 50 Years Now, the US Has Had a Nuclear Reactor Orbiting the Planet
Posted in Hardware on 5th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Half a century ago, a rocket carried the USs only (known) space nuclear reactor, SNAP-10A, which has been circling the Earth ever since.
NASA Selects Companies to Develop Super-Fast Engine
Posted in Hardware on 4th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
NASA announced it will partner with companies to create more advanced space technology, including a new engine that could get humans to Mars in less than 40 days.
SpaceX will more than double rocket engine production in two years
Posted in Hardware on 17th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
SpaceX expects to produce at least 180 rocket engines this year, with that number set to increase to 240 next year, and 400 in 2017.