Dump the shuttle in 2011, extend the ISS to 2020 and nix the Moon shot. That's what the Augustine Committee told NASA and the President this weekend. The Constellation program, already over budget by $50B is in serious trouble. Although the project… more »

Ad Astra's VX-200 Plasma rocket was tested at full power on July 2nd, and performed as expected and within the parameters needed for space travel. One of the biggest problems with space travel at present is the huge volume of fuel required for any sig… more »

"The Constellation Program, now in its fourth year, has nearly completed its 'formulation' phase - this is the phase in which concepts are developed, capabilities are defined, requirements are written, and contracts are established with industry." |-|… more »

Virgin Galactic test fired their new rocket motor for Space Ship Two, the second-generation vessel that will be used to take tourists to the edge of space. more »

This one appeals to the romantic side of our Bullshit detectors. It comes from a Russian scientist named Yuriy Lavbin. He claims that 100 years ago, an alien spacecraft was in the vicinity and its crew sacrificed themselves in order to save us from an… more »

Russia is looking into saving their ISS modules when and if the ISS is discontinued. With the world economy still in the crapper, and the US already seeking to back out of the program, this is looking more and more likely. Unfortunately, even to salv… more »