News - Powered by Yahoo NewsSpaceX Launch Success 'Like Winning Super Bowl,' Billionaire CEO Elon Musk Say
The successful launch Tuesday of SpaceX's unmanned Dragon capsule toward the International Space Station thrilled NASA officials and private spaceflight supporters, and brought company CEO Elon Musk a sweet mix of elation and relief.
Wed, 23 May 2012 05:03:59 -0700 -
APNewsBreak: NKorea upgrading rocket launch sit
Satellite imagery shows North Korea is upgrading its old launch site in the secretive country's northeast to handle larger rockets, like space launch vehicles and intercontinental missiles, a U.S. institute claimed Tuesday.
Tue, 22 May 2012 18:15:55 -0700 -
Pictures show N. Korea rocket launch upgrad
North Korea has undertaken a major upgrade of a launch pad that could pave the way for longer-range missiles, a research group said Tuesday, amid mounting concern over Pyongyang's nuclear program.
Tue, 22 May 2012 17:00:36 -0700 -
SpaceX rocket blasts Dragon into space in historic launc
Historic launch of commercial space vehicle CAPE CANAVERAL ? The SpaceX Dragon capsule is on its way to a rendezvous with the International Space Station and possibly heralding a new era of space transportation.
Tue, 22 May 2012 09:34:30 -0700 -
US officials 'flew to N. Korea' before rocket launc
Two senior US officials made a secret visit to North Korea last month in an apparent attempt to persuade it to cancel an upcoming long-range rocket launch, according to a South Korean report.
Wed, 23 May 2012 23:33:35 -0700 -
SpaceX launch: private industry inspires new generation of rocketeers
SpaceX launch a reminder that NASA isn't the only game in town anymore. Aspiring engineers, rocket designers, space geeks look to 'New Space' companies to boldly go where only governments used to go.
Tue, 22 May 2012 10:49:00 -0700 - (+video)
SpaceX launch: private industry inspires new generation of rocketeer
SpaceX launch a reminder that NASA isn't the only game in town anymore. Aspiring engineers, rocket designers, space geeks look to 'New Space' companies to boldly go where only governments used to go.
Tue, 22 May 2012 09:19:29 -0700 -
Private Rocket Launch Vindicates Commercial Spaceflight Mode
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. ? Private spaceflight supporters saw a major validation today (May 22) with the successful launch of the first commercial vehicle to visit the International Space Station.
Tue, 22 May 2012 04:48:04 -0700 -
SpaceX readies for new rocket launch to space la
SpaceX on Tuesday readied a fresh bid to become the first private firm to launch a craft to the space station after fixing an engine problem that grounded its earlier attempt.
Mon, 21 May 2012 23:21:56 -0700 -
SpaceX's Private Rocket Launch Just Step 1 of Tough Test Fligh
NASA and commercial spaceflight pioneers are hailing Tuesday's historic launch of a private spaceship toward the International Space Station, but the successful liftoff is just the first step in a challenging 10-day test flight.
Tue, 22 May 2012 12:28:38 -0700 -