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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.

Elon Musks SpaceX buying $90 million of Elon Musks Solar City solar bonds

Posted in Business on 31st Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller

SolarCity, one of the worlds largest installers of solar panels, said today that SpaceX is investing in $90 million worth of its solar bonds.

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.

Lockheed Martin previews next generation space cargo ships

Posted in Hardware on 15th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller

Lockheed Martin has provided a glimpse at the next generation of commercial spacecraft.

SpaceX has successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying two satellites

Posted in Hardware on 2nd Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller

The rockets are designed to be recoverable, but they have had trouble landing the craft successfully.