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Masten's Lunar Lander Marks a Huge Milestone
This past week has seen a monumental competition, and now Northrop Grumman's Lunar Lander Challenge has been won by Mojave, CA-based Masten Space Systems, topping Armadillo Aerospace who achieved second place.

Augustine Committee Defends Their Position (pdf)
The Review of Human Spaceflight Plans Committee has released their final report, detailing NASA's options, including major involvement in NewSpace.

Sub-Orbit in 18 Months
Virgin Galactic and the future of suborbital tourism is a mere 18 months away, with the company's CEO Richard Branson and family flying on the first flight.

Two Tourists on One Rocket
Space Adventures has stated they are ready to send two tourists on each Soyuz rocket launch, starting as early as 2012.

The Spaceship Lifts Its Cover
Virgin Galactic and Scaled Composites plan to unveil their SpaceShipTwo suborbital vehicle on December 7th.

Astronauts Back Augustine Commission
Thirteen Former Astronauts including moonwalker Buzz Aldrin have publicly announced their support for commercial human spaceflight.

Cooperation Over Competition
Sierra Nevada Corporation (acquirer of NewSpace startup SpaceDev) has plans to drop their Dream Chaser prototype spaceship from Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnightTwo if it wins funds from NASA's Commercial Crew Development Program.

An Inside Look at Spaceport America
The New Mexico Spaceport Authority has ambitious plans for Spaceport America, but can they endure the potential conflicts with fellow New Mexico residents?

Not Just Tourists, Says Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic has confirmed the rumors of plans to launch satellites as well as tourists into space.

Bolden Approves NewSpace
NASA Chief Charlie Bolden urges investment in NewSpace companies and speaks about NASA's cooperation with the emerging industry.

The Other 40th Anniversary
Less than three months after Neil and Buzz walked on the Moon, NewSpace was born via Dr. Gerry O'Neil's space colony concept.

The Heyday for Suborbital Research
When suborbital spacecraft start flying next year, the cost of doing research in space will drastically reduce, thus causing a boom in low-cost suborbital science.

To Bold(enly) Go Where NASA Has Gone Before
Previous presidential committees have recommended commercial space involvement within NASA, and drastic outcomes have come from NASA's ignorance. But can Augustine and his team prevent it from happening again?

Dennis Tito Barcelona?
Galactic Suite Ltd, a Barcelona-based company, is taking reservations for a Space Hotel - with announced 2012 Opening.

The NewSpace Conference Forum
On November 12th, the North Carolina Aerospace Alliance will meet to discuss North Carolina's involvement in the NewSpace movement.

The Space Show Highlights
Rick Tumlinson, Walt Anderson, and Dr. Jim Logan discuss the NewSpace industry and their respective involvement with Dr. David Livingston on The Space Show.

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