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The Spaceman · 10-10-2012, 10:01 AM

I'm really happy to see Space-X is buzzing right along with their commercial space program! The first launch was a test, this one was the real deal with critical supplies.

AFP: SpaceX capsule links up with space station: NASA

The Dragon capsule used today for cargo also has configurations for up to seven passengers and crew. Initial plans for re-entry are the classic parachute return, however, Space-X is building a soft-landing model even now. It powers down "on it's tail," just like the ships we read about in Asimov and Heinlein books.

Damn I wish I was just starting out my career again!

schizuki · 10-10-2012, 03:08 PM

How long before the first private moon landing?

"Virgin Galactic Control, this is Big Cheese. That's one small step for Richard Branson, one giant leap for Richard Branson."

I love it.

The Spaceman · 10-11-2012, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by schizuki

How long before the first private moon landing?

Actually a private trip to Mars might happen before any Lunar trips.

Mars One: One-way ticket to the red planet | The Upshot - Yahoo! News

Buzglyd · 10-11-2012, 06:48 AM

Here are a couple more for you Spaceboy!

Next generation of spaceflight taking shape in Mojave - latimes.com

Shuttle Endeavour's trip across L.A. a vast challenge in logistics - latimes.com

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schizuki Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Just hangin' in Milan with Clara Posts: 4,999	How long before the first private moon landing? "Virgin Galactic Control, this is Big Cheese. That's one small step for Richard Branson, one giant leap for Richard Branson." I love it. __________________ *Reverēre meam auctōritātem* "Drew Ryun applied [to the IRS] for permanent non-profit status for a group called 'Media Trackers' in July 2011. Fifteen months later, he’d heard nothing. So he applied again under the eco-friendly name of 'Greenhouse Solutions,' and was approved in three weeks."

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10-11-2012, 06:48 AM	#4
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,854	Here are a couple more for you Spaceboy! Next generation of spaceflight taking shape in Mojave - latimes.com Shuttle Endeavour's trip across L.A. a vast challenge in logistics - latimes.com