XCOR Tests New Prototype of Lunar Ascent Engine
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Fifth American Space Tourist Prepares for Journey to International Station
American computer software entrepreneur Charles Simonyi is reportedly paying about $25 million to fulfill his childhood dream of flying in space. He follows in the footsteps of Dennis Tito, Mark […]
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Arianespace to launch Australian satellite Optus D3
Evry, April 4, 2007 – Australian telecom operator Optus has chosen Arianespace to orbit its D3 satellite. Optus D3 will be orbited by an Ariane launcher or a Soyuz launcher […]
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Next Space Tourist To Get Two Extra Days Aboard ISS
NEW YORK — American software developer Charles Simonyi, the next paying tourist to visit the international space station (ISS), will get two extra days in orbit — at no additional cost — thanks to a tricky bit of orbital mechanics.
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Insurance Question Clouds Future of Space Tourism Industry
MILAN — The creation of a viable, affordable insurance regime for future space tourists remains an unresolved issue that ultimately could scuttle the space-tourism industry before it has a chance to prove itself, according to industry experts trying to tackle the problem.
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NewSpace 2007 & Overview Effect Day Update
April 2, 2007 July is the month of independence, the celebration of the founding of the USA. Similarly, with the tremendous accomplishment of SpaceX Corporation’s second Falcon 1 launch and […]
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Space Traveler To Talk With Students … Directly From Space
Dr. Charles Simonyi to Use Ham Radio and Share Recordings of Conversations on www.charlesinspace.com SEATTLE, Wash – March 23, 2007 — In his continued effort to inspire youth in […]
