Commercial Space

SpaceShipTwo Fires Rocket Engines for First Ever Supersonic Test Flight- Photos & Video

SpaceShipTwo fires her rocket motor in flight for 1st time on April 29, 2013. Credit: MarsScientific.com Updated with more Photos…

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This image almost looks like an artist’s concept, but is an actual photo taken by a camera on board Orbital…

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The privately developed Antares rocket built by Orbital Sciences Corp. successfully blasted off on its maiden test flight from the…

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SpaceX's Grasshopper flew 250 meters (820 feet) straight up, tripling the height flown on its previous leap. The video provides…

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Orbital Sciences Antares rocket successfully launched on its maiden voyage at 5 pm EDT (21:00 UTC) on Sunday, April 21…

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Satellites can now fit in the palm of your hand. Known as Cubesats, several of these tiny but cost-effective payloads…

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Video streaming by Ustream UPDATE: Wednesday's test launch for Orbital Science Corporation's Antares rocket was aborted due to the premature…

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The commercial space competition race is about to begin, and with a big bang at a most unexpected locale; Virginia’s…

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A space launch marking a new era is departing from the Virginia coast this Wednesday evening, and if you live…

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1st fully integrated Antares rocket - decaled with huge American flag - stands firmly erect at seaside Launch Pad 0-A…

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