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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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In Pictures: Supersonic planes
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Sunsets
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/04
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/21
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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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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/04
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/21
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Vandenberg rocket: largest American rocket blasted off today on West Coast
Vandenberg rocket: The unmanned Delta 4-Heavy rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base at 1:10 p.m. PST (4:10 p.m. EST) carrying a secret satellite for the US National Reconnaissance Office, making it the largest rocket launch ever from the country's West Coast.
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In Pictures: Space Photos of the Day: Blast off
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Fireworks
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X-37B unmanned space plane returns to Earth
X-37B is an unmanned US Air Force space plane. The X-37B made a successful return on Friday after 220 days in Earth orbit.
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DARPA's mysterious X-37B Space Plane Earth-bound
X-37B Space Plane will return to Earth as early as this week. No word on declassification of its mission or costs to taxpayers.
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Secret US X-37B space plane could be coming to end of mission
The US Air Force's secret X-37B space plane remains in Earth orbit, but its initial mission might be coming to an end.
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Mystery missile? Pentagon, NASA experts say it was a plane
Mystery missile: Pentagon and NASA experts say the mysterious plume off southern California Monday was probably made by a jetliner and not by some mystery missile.
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California 'mystery missile' ignites debate: Friend, foe, or faux?
News video showed a spectacular contrail Monday off California's coast, and debate over the 'mystery missile' blasted off. But even as government agencies said 'it wasn't us,' the US denied any threat.
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Shark attack in California kills teen
A teen was pulled under and killed in a shark attack on the California coast, Friday. His best friend witnessed the attack while by his side in the water only 2 feet away.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 09/27
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Secret Air Force X-37B space plane changes its orbit
The US Air Force's secret X-37B space plane has boosted itself into a new orbit, say skywatchers.
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Weapons in space: Do we have enough?
The US government says that it will review measures to control arms in space.
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Six great summer getaways...in space!
If you've got an adventurous spirit and a fat bank balance, these out-of-this-world holidays are for you.
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SpaceX signs largest-ever commercial rocket launch deal (Falcon 9 will be busy)
SpaceX, fresh off the success of its Falcon 9 rocket debut, has signed the largest commercial launch contract, worth $492 million.
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SpaceX signs satellite deal with Iridium; Falcon 9 rocket to carry satellites
SpaceX will carry satellites from Iridium Communications aboard its Falcon 9 rocket.
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Test of scramjet-powered X-51A engine [VIDEO]
The US Air Force's experimental X-51A Waverider scramjet has set a new record for hypersonic travel.
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US Air Force's X-51A Waverider scramjet sets hypersonic flight record
After flying at five times the speed of sound for more than three minutes Wednesday, the US Air Force's experimental X-51A Waverider scramjet has set a new record for the longest hypersonic combustion ramjet-powered flight.
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Amateur skywatchers spot secret X-37B space plane in orbit
A group of amateur skywatchers spotted the US Air Force's secret X-37B space plane orbiting the globe.
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In Pictures: The X-37 space plane
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Air Force says X37-B space plane is not a weapon
Air Force spokesman says X37-B space plane is not a "weaponization of space."
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Shhhh! Air Force launches top secret X-37B robot space plane
The secretive X-37B robot space plane was launched late Thursday. Destination unknown.
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Pentagon X-37 space plane to launch amid secrecy
The X-37, an unmanned miniature space shuttle, is set to launch Thursday night. Slowly, some details have begun to emerge about the mysterious Pentagon space plane.
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