29 July 2012
Added "Space Debris and Its Mitigation" to the archive.
16 July 2012
Space Future has been on something of a hiatus of late. With the concept of Space Tourism steadily increasing in acceptance, and the advances of commercial space, much of our purpose could be said to be achieved. But this industry is still nascent, and there's much to do. So...watch this space.
9 December 2010
Updated "What the Growth of a Space Tourism Industry Could Contribute to Employment, Economic Growth, Environmental Protection, Education, Culture and World Peace" to the 2009 revision.
7 December 2008
"What the Growth of a Space Tourism Industry Could Contribute to Employment, Economic Growth, Environmental Protection, Education, Culture and World Peace" is now the top entry on Space Future's Key Documents list.
30 November 2008
Added Lynx to the Vehicle Designs page.
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31 March 2010 by Carol Pinchefsky
And 49 years of human spaceflight
From April 10 through April 12, people around the globe will be toasting the 49th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's flight to space. Known as “Yuri’s Night,” these linked parties are a celebration of human spaceflight…and an excuse to dance.
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10 March 2010 by G B Leatherwood
Astronaut for hire
Let’s say you’re looking for work. You have a 4-year degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Astrophysics, or a related medical field, plus experience with a government space agency, and perhaps you have trained as a Payload Specialist with some extra-vehicular activity. Didn't find anything? If not, maybe you should check out the latest listing for "Astronauts" at CareerBuilder.com.
Announcements / General (Good)
20 October 2009 by Carol Pinchefsky
"NASA must leverage the innovation of American industry"
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden discussed the importance of private industry, as well as motivating the younger generation, in a speech to the National Association of Investment Companies.
Announcements / Tourism (Good)
30 September 2009 by Carol Pinchefsky
Lalaberte plans two-hour webcast for October 9
by Carol Pinchefsky with G.B. Leatherwood
Announcements / Vehicles (Good)
13 July 2009 by Alan Breakstone
Taking a satellite along for the ride
The successful launching of a SpaceX Falcon 1 into orbit with a paying customer's payload (a RazakSAT satellite, specifically) shows that the fledgling New Space company is no fluke. It is here to stay.
Announcements / Other (Good)
25 June 2009 by Carol Pinchefsky
A balanced collection that should produce balanced results
An independent review of NASA's human spaceflight plans is currently underway. This committee, which includes former astronauts, professors, CEOs, and a former Air Force General, will conduct a study on NASA's plans, as well as look for alternatives to make human spaceflight of making human spaceflight "safe, innovative, affordable, and sustainable."
Announcements / Tourism (Good)
3 April 2009 by G B Leatherwood
Plans for the future
In a hastily arranged teleconference on Friday, 3 April 2009, Space Adventures president and CEO Eric Anderson laid out some new developments for the company, the only one in the world that has arranged for private citizens to travel to the International Space Station, starting with Dennis Tito in 2001.
Announcements / Tourism (Good)
26 March 2009 by G B Leatherwood
The Second Time Around
“The second time around” usually refers to marriages, love affairs, and attempts to finish what one started.
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2 January 2009 by G B Leatherwood
It's already a happy new year
Commercial space tourism got off to a good start for 2009 with the New Year’s Day announcement by New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson that Virgin Galactic has signed a 20-year lease agreement with the state of New Mexico.
Announcements / Vehicles (Good)
23 December 2008 by Alan Breakstone
Wins NASA contract as Falcon 9 hardware heads to Canaveral
Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) won a NASA contract to send cargo to and from the International Space Station ( ISS). The ISS Cargo Resupply Services (CRS) contract requires SpaceX to carry at least 20,000 kg of cargo to the orbiting complex, for a value of $US1.6 billion. NASA might elect to order more cargo missions worth up to US$3.1 billion.
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