space

SpaceX expects government support for development of BFR launch system

Posted in Hardware on 17th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller

SpaceX is developing BFR reusable rocket and BFS reusable spacecraft, for which the company expects to receive financial support.

Nearby planet is a target in search for life

Posted in Science on 15th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller

Astronomers have found a cool, Earth-sized planet that's relatively close to our Solar System.

Air Force general says China is advancing in space five times as quickly as the US

Posted in Hardware on 13th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller

While the U.S. still leads every other country in space, Kwast cautions that edge is whittling away.

US should back Spacex and Blue Origin and not ULA

Posted in Science on 12th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller

Boeing and Lockheed are the backers of ULA. They have not built a complete new rocket for over a decade.

NASA is saving big bucks by partnering with commercial companies like SpaceX

Posted in Hardware on 11th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller

The Commercial Crew and Cargo Programs have cost NASA far less money than comparable government-run initiatives.