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Dragon and SpaceX – Cargo delivery you can count on

October 10, 2012

Today, SpaceX showed that private companies can go where only government once dared to go.  With Dragon successfully berthing to ISS, even after an engine shutdown during the ascent of the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, private industry has shown it can overcome flight incidents and still complete the mission successfully and safely. During the launch [...]

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Jurvetson Gives a Truly Great Gift to SpaceX and it includes Gene Cernan

July 11, 2012

Imagine what it took for Steve Jurvetson, Managing Director of the great Silicon Valley venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson, to put together this gift: a picture of Musk’s Falcon launch signed by a host of Apollo astronauts. They’re congratulating him and the SpaceX team on their successes and wishing them well for the future. The signatures include Gene Cernan’s.

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Find Your Career at SpaceX or SS/L During NewSpace 2012 Info Sessions!

July 10, 2012

SpaceX and Space Systems/Loral will be hosting career informational sessions at the NewSpace 2012 Conference for students, young professionals and job seekers. These are invaluable opportunities for those entering the space industry to find out more about what it is like to work for two leading commercial space companies and discover how to land a job there. Take advantage of these career-making events by registering today at NewSpace.SpaceFrontier.org/registration!

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Exhibitors Showcased at the NewSpace 2012 Conference

June 5, 2012

Eclectic Mix of Exhibiting Companies will Appeal to All   Silicon Valley, CA - Mingle with space industry giants and next-generation space companies at the NewSpace 2012 Exhibitor Hall. Exhibiting companies will be onsite at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara throughout the NewSpace 2012 Conference on July 26-28 to connect with attendees, answer questions, and showcase their latest innovations. Register [...]

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Opening the Hatch to Humanity’s Future

May 25, 2012

Tomorrow astronauts onboard the International Space Station will open the hatch of SpaceX’s Dragon capsule. This event isn’t just a simple door opening between two spacecraft – it opens the door to a future in which U.S. industry can and will deliver huge benefits for U.S. space exploration.

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Falcon Flies and Dragon Spreads its Wings! Long live NewSpace!

May 22, 2012

The Space Frontier Foundation congratulated SpaceX for today’s successful launch of the Falcon 9 rocket.  ”Today we witnessed the third successful launch of a commercial orbital rocket and the second of a new spacecraft, and it was amazing. From the bright ignition of the engines firing, to the deployment of the solar panels, the flight [...]

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NewSpace 2011 Conference Reaches New Heights

August 18, 2011

The NewSpace 2011 Conference saw new levels of participation from around the space industry. New partnerships and plans to further the expanding NewSpace industry formed between NASA, commercial space leaders, advocates, and companies. Lively debate took place during panels, leading to new ideas to spark the commercial industry. With record smashing attendance numbers, exciting new speakers, and an overflowing exhibitor hall, this year’s conference was a true success.

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Get Inspired by the Exhibits at NewSpace 2011

June 30, 2011

Exhibits Will Run the Gamut from Technical to Artistic. The exhibit hall at the NewSpace 2011 Conference will represent the wide range of organizations found in the commercial space industry. From industry giants to student presentations, the exhibitors reveal the incredible technical skill, passion, and creativity inspired by space exploration and settlement. Explore all NewSpace has [...]

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$250,000 Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space Commercialization Honors Elon Musk

June 21, 2011

Trustees of the Robert A. and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust announced todaythat the second-ever Heinlein Prize will go to Elon Musk, founder, CEO, and CTO of Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX). The Space Frontier Foundation (SFF) commends the Heinlein Prize Trust on their recognition of Musk as his contribution to the NewSpace industry is both admirable and impressive. Congratulations from all at the SFF are sent to Musk and the crew at SpaceX.

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SpaceX Changes the Game in Space Flight

December 8, 2010

The Space Frontier Foundation congratulated SpaceX for completing the world’s first commercial orbital spaceflight and recovery. “This flight will go down in history as a turning point for the opening of space to regular people,” said Foundation Co-Founder Rick Tumlinson. “It may not be Yuri Gagarin, but it is certainly the equivalent of Sputnik for commercial spaceflight!”

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