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more about #spaceflight PrairieGirl: If I'm gonna spend $250Gs to get into space I want to be able to have some fun with zero gravity. Doesn't look like there's much room for that in this... more » Dr.Quatermass Sc.D: Purveyor of Truth, Disseminator of Lies: You hear that lonesome howl io9? That is the sound of the wind roaring through millions of empty bank accounts? (Not making a social statement. This... more » Gann: I do love me some spaceporn. Can't wait for some high-res action shots of this hot little 3-way. more » comrade_leviathan: Virgin Galactic FTW! Now if only they can refrain from pulling a NASA and make the VSS Enterprise a FLIGHT model instead of just a test one! more » Dr Emilio Lizardo: On planes, my wife likes to talk, I like to sleep. This looks perfect for us as long as I can get a seat in a different cabin. more » CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard): Why 3 cockpits??? Incase one of the pilots are pished out of their face!! more » -
#spacetourism
First Commercial Spacecraft is Ready for Its Closeup
Tonight marks a historic event: Virgin Galactic will unveil SpaceShipTwo, the first crewed commercial spaceship set to fly the extraterrestrial skies, at the Mojave Air and Spaceport. Get a sneak peek at the ship before its debut. [Gizmodo] -
#spaceprogram
Russia's Space Program Could Crush the U.S. Over the Next Decade
When NASA retires its three space shuttles in 2010, US astronauts will have to rely on the Russian space program to gain entry to space and the International Space Station. Until 2015, when the Constellation program is scheduled to begin launching the Orion spacecraft, the US plans to purchase seats on the Russian Soyuz craft. Now some NASA officials are warning that America's presence in space could be hindered further by US-Russian tensions and the emerging Chinese program. More »
