This month the Space Frontier Foundation celebrates the 50th Issue of NewSpace News. A special thanks to our sponsor, SpaceIsle.com for making the production of this informative monthly newsletter possible. The Foundation is also grateful to past editors Robin Snelson, William Watson, and Bob Werb, and our present editor, James Pura, for the time and dedication put into each issue.

A Netscape Moment for Space?
The Augustine Commission's suggestion that NewSpace is likely to produce affordable space transportation systems has experts anticipating the space industry following in the steps of the Internet industry.

Virgin Galactic Gets Its Wings
Virgin Galactic, recently valued at $900 million, has secured Abu Dhabi's Aabar Investments as a $280 million mega-angel.

Falcon Flies High
Space Exploration Technologies has successfully put RazakSat into orbit, via a picture-perfect launch.

NASA Hailing Space Taxis
NASA plans to use $50 million of federal economic stimulus funds to seed development of commercial passenger transportation service to space.

I Can't Believe it's Not Orion
Bigelow's Orion Lite, a stripped down version of NASA's future capsule, could be ready as soon as 2013.

Making the Moon Pay
A large prospective market for moon development government funded programs aside for investors and entrepreneurs.

Mind the "9-Year" Space Gap
The outside panel examining NASA's human spaceflight plans has heard analysis suggesting the U.S. government could be out of the human-spaceflight game until 2019.

Fill'er Up
United Launch Alliance is proposing on-orbit propellant depots to increase the capability of NASA's Constellation exploration architecture.

The Moonrush
A recent study by The Futron Corporation has predicted a $1.5 billion market for Lunar Commercial Services over the next decade.

NewSpace Enables NASA
Panel pushes for government to let the private sector take over business of launching cargo and people into Earth orbit - enabling NASA to pursue other-wordly endeavors.

Beagle's Commercial Comeback
The shipwrecked British Beagle Mars lander program is seeking redemption on the Moon - via Google Lunar X Prize competitor Odyssey Moon.

An Aerodynamic Lynx
Recent wind tunnel tests have been completed on XCOR Aerospace's new suborbital spacecraft, the Lynx.

There be Uranium in those Very Yonder Hills
Conclusive evidence has been discovered for the existence of lunar uranium, listing yet another reason for the development of a commercial lunar industry.

Does NASA Inspire?
With celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Jeff Krukin asks - does NASA still hold a position to inspire youth?

No Fire-Eating In Space
Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte speaks about his upcoming orbital mission with Space Adventures.

Old World Prepared for New Worlds?
Highlights from "Space Tourism: A New Industry in the Making" conference at the Royal Aeronautical Society, including technological developments and the regulatory situation in Europe.

Flying First Class
Branson takes his first flight in the mothership which will launch Virgin Galactic's space tourism and science customers into space & shares his ambitious plans.

A Lunar Dream Team
Google Lunar X Prize contender Odyssey Moon has announced their partnership with some of the top financial, marketing, insurance and law players in the industry.

CSF Spawns SARG
The Commercial Spaceflight Federation (CSF) announced the Suborbital Applications Researchers Group (SARG), chaired by Dr. Alan Stern and composed of experienced scientists, researchers, and educators dedicated to furthering the research and education potential of reusable launch vehicles.

Sexy Secret Space Angels
Even lingerie models can't resist the sexiness of space travel, which was discussed recently at the Louis Vuitton red carpet celebration for the Apollo 11 40th Anniversary.

Next Step in Space
A group of NewSpace companies and Florida institutions have launched a website to get the word out that commercial rocket firms are keen to and capable of closing "the gap" in human spaceflight.

NASA Since Apollo: Failures and Successes
Bill Nye the Science Guy and Orphans of Apollo producer Michael Potter weigh in on what NASA has done since the historic Apollo missions.

From the Moon to the Mud
Edward Hudgins reflects on the political and philosophical meanings of what happened on that "Where were you?" date.

Private Space to the Government: "Get Out of the Way"
From the Space Business Forum in New York, industry insiders discuss the stifling role of the government in development of the commercial space industry.

Space Investment Summit 7
The Summit informs investors about the NewSpace industry and helps entrepreneurs increase investor interest and foster development of new partnerships.

The Public Face of Space
ISU's 14th Annual Symposium will address space education and outreach's potential affect on the broader population. Abstract Submission Deadline: October 2nd.

Space Show Highlights
Rand Simberg, Paul Spudis, and Maria Catalina share their respective NewSpace initiatives with Dr. David Livingston on The Space Show.

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