Apr 05 2011

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket: Shortcut to Mars?

Tag: Falcon,NASA,Rockets,Space Commercialization,Space Transportation Systems,Spacecraft — Irene Klotz @ 8:52 pm
Scheduled for a 2013 maiden flight, the new rocket could make a Mars sample return mission a reality.

Jan 10 2011

Tau Zero Takes Aim at Interstellar Propulsion

Tag: Physics,Space Exploration,Space Technology,Space Transportation Systems,Spacecraft,Spaceflight — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 9:00 am
Guest contributor Paul Gilster explains how interstellar spaceflight may become a reality.

Feb 05 2010

We Are Ready for Commercial Human Spaceflight

Tag: Astronauts,NASA,Space Commercialization,Space Transportation Systems,Spaceflight — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 2:00 am
Leroy Chiao, member of the Augustine Commission, shares his excitement for the future of U.S. human spaceflight and how companies are now taking the lead.