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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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) […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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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