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Beyond SpaceX: Five companies seeking to change space travel
During the past 10 years, Presidents George W. Bush and Obama have directed NASA to turn the job of transporting cargo and crew to the space station over to the private sector. As that process gathers pace, here is a list of the key players.
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The 9 weirdest things ever flown on the Space Shuttle
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An inglorious end for NASA's Glory satellite
When NASA's Glory satellite failed to reach orbit, it was a blow to US climate research. It's also raising questions about President Obama's new direction for the human-spaceflight program.
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Space Shuttle Endeavour launch held up by space traffic jam
Endeavour is scheduled to launch a day later than previously planned on its visit to the International Space Station, to make room for an unmanned cargo ship.
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Zombie satellite still careening through space
Zombie satellite, frustrating scientists, continues drifting through space, but could possibly collide with other satellites.
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SpaceX launch: Falcon 9 powers into orbit
Falcon 9 roared up Friday afternoon from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The SpaceX launch means that prospects for the Obama administration’s space-lift plans may have soared upward as well.
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Six private enterprises that could launch humans into orbit
Private spaceflight is entering a new era with the first test launch of the new Falcon 9 rocket Friday. Here are six companies vying to build a vessel that will carry civilians into space.
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First test launch for new private rocket
The new Falcon 9 rocket has cleared its final hurdle and is on track to blast off from Cape Canaveral.
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New privately-owned rocket, the Falcon 9, poised for first launch
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket could eventually be modified to carry people to space.
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Privately owned rocket ready for maiden voyage
The Falcon 9 rocket, built by Space Exploration Technologies, could make its first test as soon as May 28. It could be modified to carry people into orbit, company officials said.
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'Zombie' satellite runs amok in Earth's orbit
The out-of-control communications satellite Galaxy 15 is drifting into orbits occupied by other spacecraft.
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Satellite goes rogue, threatens other spacecraft
An adrift Intelsat satellite that went silent last month could collide with other satellites in its path, officials say.
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NASA: Funding for Orion abort system runs out
Funding for NASA's Orion crew capsule's escape system has dried up, according to industry sources.
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Obama NASA plan: Mars shot as next generation's Apollo mission
According to President Obama, NASA needs a goal beyond the space station and the moon for human spaceflight to inspire the nation as the Apollo mission did. He has chosen Mars.
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Satellite’s loss a setback for study of greenhouse emissions
A NASA satellite designed to study carbon emissions is sleeping with the fishes somewhere off Antarctica.
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Internet millionaire takes aim at Mars
PayPal cofounder Elon Musk’s latest enterprise just launched the first privately built liquid-fueled rocket into orbit around the Earth.
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