NASA Says No To HLV
With Congress pushing for a new heavy-lift rocket, NASA says it can't happen with their current funding. Congress disagrees and says NASA must complete the project regardless. Press Release at Committee for Commerce, Science, and Transportation
SpaceX discusses CCDev2
With the world's first successful commercial capsule re-entry, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is preparing for CCDev Round 2. Announcement at SpaceX
Bigelow To Dock On ISS
Bigelow Aerospace is in talks with NASA about docking one of their Bigelow Expandable Activity Modules (BEAM) on the International Space Station. Leonard David at SPACE.com
When Armadillo's Fly
With several projects already off the ground, Armadillo Aerospace is beginning work on a new "tube" rocket, which will allow them to test hardware in space without as much risk. Announcement at Armadillo
COTS Funding Boost
NASA has announced a $40 million boost in COTS funding, which will benefit Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Orbital Sciences Corp. Amy Svitak at SpaceNews
Rick Homans Resigns
Spaceport America Director Rick Homans has resigned from the organization, and SPACE.com sheds some light on why. Clara Moskowitz at SPACE.com
Bigelow Teams Up With UAE
Bigelow Aerospace and The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work on a commercial spaceflight project. Doug Messier at Parabolic Arc
Hitching a Ride with the Russians
Space tourism broker Space Adventures has reserved three seats on Soyuz launches headed for the ISS starting in 2013. This was made possible by an increase in Soyuz launches beginning in 2013. Press Release at Space Adventures
Chairman Hall Criticizes NASA
Rep. Ralph Hall has become the new Chairman of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. What better way to start a relationship than to tell NASA how bad of a job they are doing? Doug Messier at Parabolic Arc
Russia's Building Spaceports
Roscosmos has announced that it will invest $6 billion through 2015 to build their Vostochny spaceport and develop replacements for their Soyuz rocket and capsule. Doug Messier at Parabolic Arc
3DS Sponsors RCSP
Google Lunar XPrize contender Rocket City Space Pioneers announced sponsorship from Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp, who will provide the Pioneers with software. Announcement at Rocket City Space Pioneers
Tax Dollars For Space
With a recent study showing a huge contribution from the aerospace industry into Virginia's economy, lawmakers have decided to give a little back. Doug Messier at Parabolic Arc
Moon Hoppers
Google Lunar XPrize contender Next Giant Leap was given $1 million by the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory to help them on their way. Lora Kolodny at TechCrunch
Shoot for the Moon
Space Adventures has announced that it has two seats available aboard a Soyuz that will circle the Moon in 2015. One ticket has sold already, for a mere $150 million. Jack Kennedy at Spaceports
Going Back to the Moon?
In a two-part article, SPACE.com gives intriguing arguments, both for and against going back to the Moon.
The Case for the Moon
The Case Against the Moon
Teachers in Space
This month marked the 25th anniversary of the Challenger disaster. Steve Heck, from Teachers in Space, reflects on that unforgettable day. Cindy Kranz at Cincinnati.com
The Space Show
Bob Richards, Douglas Messier, and Jon Goff discuss their respective NewSpace initiatives with Dr. David Livingston on The Space Show.
