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Space Launch System first unmanned launch Dec 2019 or more likely mid-2020
Posted in Hardware on 10th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
NASA is providing an update on the first launch of SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft after completing a comprehensive review of the launch schedule.
China aims to launch a reusable spaceplane in 2020
Posted in Science on 7th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
China plans to launch its reusable spaceplane in 2020, according to a statement from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Mars 2020 Rover will carry a record number of eyes
Posted in Hardware on 6th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
The nuclear-powered rover will carry 23 cameras that will have higher resolution, more 3D capability, and larger bandwidth than any previous Mars explorer.
Dec 29, 2017 target launch date for SpaceX Falcon Heavy Dec 29, 2017 target launch date for SpaceX Falcon Heavy
Posted in Hardware on 4th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
Falcon Heavy is the most powerful rocket this generation has ever seen.
No future for expensive single use rockets
Posted in Hardware on 3rd Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
United Launch Alliance will be charging the US air force $422 million per launch in 2020 versus about $96 million that SpaceX is charging the air force.