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NASA’s “X-38” Space Shuttle: An Origin Story For SpaceX?
The X-38—had it gone operational—would not have been the first reusable spacecraft. But it helped lay the groundwork for ...
Musk’s Plan to Kill the ISS Early Is a Selfish, Shortsighted Move
The billionaire and presidential buddy is focused on Mars but ignores the many reasons why ditching the ISS too soon is a ...
NASA Astronaut Shows How He Wears His Pants In Space: "Two Legs At A Time"
Instead of the traditional one-leg-at-a-time approach, Mr Pettit descends into his floating trousers, essentially jumping ...
Crashing Space Station In 2027 Will Trigger Backlash Across ISS Allies
SpaceX founder Elon Musk’s call to crash the ISS into the seas in 2027 is a bombshell proposal that, if echoed by NASA, will trigger a backlash across the Station allies.
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Next-Generation Space Shuttle Reaches Major Milestone
Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spacecraft has taken a significant step toward operational missions. The uncrewed spaceplane ...
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Private Space Stations of the Future Promise Luxury. But Can They Deliver?
Several companies have contracts with NASA to design private space habitats to replace the International Space Station once ...
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NASA Astronauts Respond After Elon Musk Calls Former Commander Of ISS A Slur
"Hey @ElonMusk, when you finally get the nerve to climb into a rocket ship, come talk to the three of us," Captain Mark Kelly ...
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ISS Power-Density Plans: Now and into the Future
The International Space Station, which has survived for more than 20 years, will be gone in 2031. NASA looks to go the ...
Elon Musk calls for accelerated deorbiting of International Space Station, NASA plans for transition
NASA has selected SpaceX to develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle, which will be responsible for guiding the ISS to its end of ...