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New Mission Concepts for SLS With Use of Large Upper Stage

By Leonidas Papadopoulos, on January 6th, 2014

Boeing recently released a proposal for a new upper stage for the SLS Block I configuration that would enable the launch of even heavier payloads to deep-space destinations. Image Credit: NASA

Boeing recently released a set of proposals for new missions beyond low-Earth orbit for NASA’s Space Launch System, or SLS, utilising a […]

Opinion: Pressers and a Twitter Tempest in a Teapot

By Jim Hillhouse, on August 8th, 2013

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver. Photo Credit: NASA

Over the past few hours, the Twitterdom—if that term can be used—has lit up with tweets from @nasawatch, @keithcowing, and friends disparaging AmericaSpace and bringing into question my honesty. What sin did AmericaSpace—really I—commit to warrant such treatment? We didn’t publish a couple of press releases. […]

Deputy Administrator to Leave NASA

By Jim Hillhouse, on August 6th, 2013

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver. Photo Credit: NASA

It is reported on several space news sites that NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver will be leaving NASA in early September and will be taking up a position with the Airline Pilots Association. Some might wonder why NASA’s Deputy Administrator would leave at this time, and her […]

Sequestration to Squash Commercial Crew?

By Jason Rhian, on February 28th, 2013

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla — A lot has been said about “Sequestration,” which begins March 1, and there has been some coverage about the effects of sequestration on NASA’s budget. But enough has not been said about what impact sequestration will have on NASA’s space efforts. A review highlights the impacts as well as […]

Next SpaceX Commercial Resupply Flight Delayed

By David Darling, on November 27th, 2012

The next launch of one of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft atop one of the company’s Falcon 9 rockets is now slated to occur no earlier than March of next year. Photo Credit: Jeff Seibert / Wired4Space

The second commercial flight of Space Exploration Technologies’ (SpaceX) Dragon cargo vessel to the International Space Station (ISS) […]

Romney Mentions Neil Armstrong During RNC Acceptance Speech

By Jason Rhian, on August 30th, 2012

Photo Credit: NASA

TAMPA, Fla. – During his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Aug. 30, Mitt Romney highlighted the accomplishments of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon who passed away on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. During his acceptance speech, […]

Bolden Highlights Commercial Partners' Efforts

By Julian Leek, on August 27th, 2012

Charles Bolden addresses members of the media during a press event at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photo Credit: Julian Leek / Blue Sawtooth Studios

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla – NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden stopped by NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida in an effort to highlight the efforts of the space […]

Video: Time Has Come To Fight For Space

By Jason Rhian, on July 20th, 2012

[youtube_video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSYEdougccY[/youtube_video]

Video courtesy of Fight for Space

While working on some other space-related stories I came across this video detailing the current plight of the U.S. space program. We at AmericaSpace have long stated that “leaders” within the U.S. government have failed us. Don’t think so?

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Dragon By The Tail: Video Highlights SpaceX's Recent Mission

By Jason Rhian, on July 19th, 2012

[youtube_video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwDCWTqNceQ[/youtube_video]

Video courtesy of SpaceX

Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) has released a video detailing the first-ever flight of a commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS). In May 2012, SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft made history when it became the first commercial vehicle to successfully berth to the ISS. Traveling to […]

On @ The 90: AmericaSpace's Presidential Endorsement

By Jason Rhian, on April 12th, 2012

So, which of the presidential candidates does this space supporter back? The answer might suprise you… Photo Credit: Jason Rhian

Another election year, time for the “unbiased” media to give their endorsement to one candidate or another. After listening to both Presidential candidates’ comments and actions regarding space exploration, here is my “fair […]

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