space
The secret to deep-space exploration could be buried deep within the moon
Posted in Science on 14th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller
A process that could mine the moon of its ice, which could open the way for rocket-fuel production on the lunar surface.
SpaceX set to launch first prototype Starlink satellites for global internet
Posted in Hardware on 13th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller
The first test satellites for SpaceXs internet constellation are being prepped for launch as early as this week, 3 years after CEO Elon Musk unveiled the project in Seattle.
SpaceX aims to make history 3 more times in 2018
Posted in Science on 11th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller
There are three major events in the works for 2018; two likely in the summer and one at the end of the year.
Trump administration reportedly moving to privatise the International Space Station
Posted in Business on 11th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller
The Trump administration is planning to privatise the ISS instead of simply decommissioning the orbiting international experiment in 2024.
SpaceX engine production and rocket capacity
Posted in Business on 10th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller
SpaceX is producing about 5 engines per week and has the factory capacity for 400 engines per year or about 8 engines per week.