Are Space Planes the Next Big Weapon?

Are Space Planes the Next Big Weapon?

Secretive orbital platforms are becoming increasingly popular

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 23rd, 2013
ESA Will Develop New Materials for Recyclable Satellites

ESA Will Develop New Materials for Recyclable Satellites

Future spacecraft will be disassembled in orbit after their mission is done

RosCosmos to Test Updated Space Docking System Today

RosCosmos to Test Updated Space Docking System Today

A Progress space capsule will be used for the maneuvers

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 9th, 2012
Manned Dragon Capsule Passes Important Review

Manned Dragon Capsule Passes Important Review

The private spacecraft will carry astronauts to orbit

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 24th, 2012
Boeing Targets 2016 for Launching Astronauts to the ISS

Boeing Targets 2016 for Launching Astronauts to the ISS

The company is developing its capsule under a contract with NASA

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 23rd, 2011
Mysterious Metallic Sphere Falls from the Sky

Mysterious Metallic Sphere Falls from the Sky

The object hit the ground in Namibia, southern Africa

Short Clip Showing Progress 42P's Fiery Demise

Short Clip Showing Progress 42P's Fiery Demise

The spacecraft is seen burning up during atmospheric reentry

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 2nd, 2011
NASA Signs CCDev Agreement with Excalibur Almaz

NASA Signs CCDev Agreement with Excalibur Almaz

The agreement does not call for NASA to fund the company

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 29th, 2011
Upcoming Progress Launch Critical to ISS Operations

Upcoming Progress Launch Critical to ISS Operations

The Russian capsule will be heading to space this Sunday

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 8th, 2011
Astronauts May Fly to Orbit on Modified X-37Bs

Astronauts May Fly to Orbit on Modified X-37Bs

The spacecraft are currently unmanned, but show great potential

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 4th, 2011
Robotic Spacecraft's Orbital Mission May Be Extending

Robotic Spacecraft's Orbital Mission May Be Extending

The space plane has already been in space for months

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 24th, 2011
ISS Crew Conducts Emergency Procedure Drills

ISS Crew Conducts Emergency Procedure Drills

Astronauts in orbit must remain vigilant at all times

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 27th, 2011
ESA Plans to Put ISS to New Uses

ESA Plans to Put ISS to New Uses

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 14th, 2011
Using Lasers for Orbital Cleanup

Using Lasers for Orbital Cleanup

 
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