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Virgin Galactic nears commercial spaceflight with second rocket-powered test runVirgin Galactic nears commercial spaceflight with second rocket-powered test run
SpaceX’s 10-story tall Grasshopper rocket flies sideways in latest launchSpaceX’s 10-story tall Grasshopper rocket flies sideways in latest launch
Here’s how NASA will use a 3D printer on the ISSHere’s how NASA will use a 3D printer on the ISS
John Carmack’s private space program ‘in hibernation’ after progress stalledJohn Carmack’s private space program ‘in hibernation’ after progress stalled
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk battle for NASA’s space shuttle launchpadJeff Bezos and Elon Musk battle for NASA’s space shuttle launchpad
SpaceX’s Grasshopper reaches record heights as it tries for the perfect landingSpaceX’s Grasshopper reaches record heights as it tries for the perfect landing
Bieber in space: popstar will embark on Virgin voyageBieber in space: popstar will embark on Virgin voyage
Inside the private push for consumer space travelInside the private push for consumer space travel
Virgin Galactic hires former NASA and military pilots to take passengers into spaceVirgin Galactic hires former NASA and military pilots to take passengers into space
SpaceX signs three-year deal with Spaceport America to test Grasshopper reusable rocketSpaceX signs three-year deal with Spaceport America to test Grasshopper reusable rocket
NASA delays astronaut flights with SpaceX and other companies, extends Russia contractNASA delays astronaut flights with SpaceX and other companies, extends Russia contract
Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo breaks speed of sound in first rocket-powered test flightVirgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo breaks speed of sound in first rocket-powered test flight
SpaceX’s prototype rocket Grasshopper hovers at 820 feet in highest flight yetSpaceX’s prototype rocket Grasshopper hovers at 820 feet in highest flight yet
SpaceX’s reusable rocket prototype Grasshopper leaps to new record height, nails landingSpaceX’s reusable rocket prototype Grasshopper leaps to new record height, nails landing
Richard Branson’s space quest nears its destinationRichard Branson’s space quest nears its destination
Thirty Seconds to Mars’ new single had a seat aboard the SpaceX Dragon launch yesterdayThirty Seconds to Mars’ new single had a seat aboard the SpaceX Dragon launch yesterday
NASA says SpaceX Dragon is safe to dock with the International Space Station on SundayNASA says SpaceX Dragon is safe to dock with the International Space Station on Sunday
SpaceX overcomes Dragon glitch, but docking delayed until SundaySpaceX overcomes Dragon glitch, but docking delayed until Sunday
SpaceX Dragon launched into orbit, but suffers problem (updated)SpaceX Dragon launched into orbit, but suffers problem (updated)
NASA to deliver commercial space flight program progress update today at 2PM ETNASA to deliver commercial space flight program progress update today at 2PM ET
SpaceX’s reusable rocket lifts cowboy into the air and lands verticallySpaceX’s reusable rocket lifts cowboy into the air and lands vertically
SpaceX awarded contract from the US Air Force to provide Falcon rockets for two missions in 2014 and 2015SpaceX awarded contract from the US Air Force to provide Falcon rockets for two missions in 2014 and 2015
SpaceX Dragon captured by ISS, successfully dockedSpaceX Dragon captured by ISS, successfully docked
First SpaceX Space Station resupply mission underwayFirst SpaceX Space Station resupply mission underway
SpaceX cleared to begin resupply missions to the International Space Station in OctoberSpaceX cleared to begin resupply missions to the International Space Station in October

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