Commercial Space

SpaceX Static Test Fire a Success

It was short but sweet. SpaceX conducted a 2-second static fire test of their Falcon 9 rocket that will send…

12 years ago

Planetary Resources: The Video

Planetary Resources, Inc. has announced its plan to mine Near Earth Asteroids for their raw resources, ranging from water to…

12 years ago

Planetary Resources Group Wants to Mine Asteroids

[/caption] Last week a new company backed by a number of high-tech billionaires said they would be announcing a new…

12 years ago

SpaceX Launch to Space Station Delayed

[/caption] The historic flight of the first commercial transport to the International Space Station will have to wait at least…

12 years ago

How to Capture a Dragon in Space

[/caption] With the upcoming historic launch of the SpaceX Dragon capsule to the International Space Station, astronauts in orbit have…

12 years ago

NanoRacks and CASIS Put Research on the Universe’s Front Porch

[/caption] The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) has opened part of the ISS exterior to research…

12 years ago

Join in the Discussion of the Future of Human Spaceflight, Live from SEDS

What’s the latest on the future of human spaceflight and exploration? Join in on the discussion with a live videostream…

12 years ago

Robotics Refueling Research Scores Huge Leap at Space Station

[/caption] A combined team of American and Canadian engineers has taken a major first step forward by successfully applying new,…

12 years ago

SpaceX’s Dragon, Now With Seating for Seven

[/caption] So much for the idea that space capsules are cramped and can only carry a limited crew. SpaceX revealed…

12 years ago

SpaceX Completes Important “Wet Dress” Rehearsal Test for Upcoming Flight to Space Station

[/caption] SpaceX successfully completed a key test of the Falcon 9 rocket that will fly the first commercial flight to…

12 years ago