Virgin Galactic Gets Major Financial Push

by William Watson August 1, 2009 Newspace News

Virgin Galactic, recently valued at $900 million, has secured Abu Dhabi’s Aabar Investments as a mega-angel investor with a $280 million investment. Rob Coppinger at Flight Global Virgin Galactic Gets Major Financial Push

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An Aerodynamic Lynx

by William Watson August 1, 2009 Newspace News

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

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The Falcon Flies High

by William Watson August 1, 2009 Newspace News

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

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Odyssey Moon Gets Heavy Backing

by William Watson August 1, 2009 Newspace News

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. Press Release at Odyssey Moon Odyssey Moon Gets Heavy Backing

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No Fire-Eating In Space

by William Watson August 1, 2009 Newspace News

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

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NASA Since Apollo: Failures and Successes

by William Watson August 1, 2009 Newspace News

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

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The Moonrush is Here

by William Watson August 1, 2009 Newspace News

A recent study by The Futron Corporation has predicted a $1.5 billion market for Lunar Commercial Services over the next decade. Press Release at X Prize Foundation The Moonrush is Here

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How to Glue a Spacecraft Together

by William Watson August 1, 2009 Newspace News

Scaled Composites Founder Burt Rutan has ditched the old, heavy way of metal-mounting fuel tanks to his fuselage. Instead, he plans to glue them in place. Article at New Scientist How to Glue a Spacecraft Together

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Victoria’s Secret Angels in Space

by William Watson August 1, 2009 Newspace News

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. Doug Messier at Parabolic Arc Victoria’s Secret Angels in Space

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Lunar Uranium Found

by William Watson August 1, 2009 Newspace News

Conclusive evidence has been discovered for the existence of lunar uranium, listing yet another reason for the development of a commercial lunar industry. Staff at Moon Daily:First Conclusive Signature for Lunar Uranium

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